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Rotterdam to Essen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration
220 km
Distance
€30
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
3h 6m
€25–59

Rotterdam to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 220.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Essen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 6m.

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