What is the cheapest way to get from Esbjerg to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Esbjerg to Rotterdam is to train and bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Esbjerg to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Esbjerg to Rotterdam is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 46m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Esbjerg and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Esbjerg to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Esbjerg St. and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Kolding St., Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf and Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

How far is it from Esbjerg to Rotterdam?

The distance between Esbjerg and Rotterdam is 593 km. The road distance is 729.6 km.

How do I travel from Esbjerg to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Esbjerg to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 11h 36m and costs €100 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Esbjerg to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Esbjerg to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esbjerg to Rotterdam train from?

Esbjerg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Esbjerg St. station.

Where does the Esbjerg to Rotterdam train arrive?

Esbjerg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Kolding St. station.

Can I drive from Esbjerg to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Esbjerg to Rotterdam is 730 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Esbjerg to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 819+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Esbjerg to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Esbjerg to Rotterdam by bus, plane, train, train (Deutsche Bahn), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly, train
best
1. Take the bus from Esbjerg Busterminal to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 46m
€115–325
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Kolding bus station to Rotterdam Central StationN844
12h 43m
€52–99
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Kolding St.Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Kolding St. to Hamburg HbfEc
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amersfoort CentraalIce
5. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
11h 36m
€107–245
Drive 729.6 km
1. Drive from Esbjerg to Rotterdam729.6 km
7h 50m
€131–189
Train
1. Take the train from Esbjerg St. to Tønder St.030
2. Take the train from Niebüll to Osnabrück Hbf33 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Amersfoort CentraalIce
4. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
12h 38m

Esbjerg to Rotterdam by train

53Weekly Trains

11h 36mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 592.7 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Esbjerg, Denmark and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Esbjerg St. to Rotterdam Centraal via Kolding St., Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, and Amersfoort Centraal in around 11h 36m.

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