What is the cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €15 - €27 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam is 224 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.

How do I travel from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €15 - €27.

How long does it take to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

The bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus from?

Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train from?

Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €15 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

What is the time difference between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Essen Hbf. It is currently 4:41 PM in Essen Hbf and 5:41 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train arrive?

Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Rotterdam is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

Book your Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
3h 10m
€15–27
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
3h 33m
€22–53
Drive 217.2 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Rotterdamcar 217.2 km
2h 20m
€39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 51m
€117–277
Bus via Utrecht
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde to Rotterdam, Metro Capelsebrugbus 395
3h 42m

Essen Hbf to Rotterdam by bus

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Distance: 224.5 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 33m.

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