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 €13 - €26 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 - €55.

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, Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

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 €13 - €26.

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 €13 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 3h 29m.

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 8:21 PM in Essen Hbf and 9:21 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 bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam by bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
3h 10m
€13–26
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 29m
€42–120
Drive 217.2 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Rotterdamcar 217.2 km
2h 20m
€38–55
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
3h 57m
€14–59
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain Intercity
5h 10m
€55–169

Essen Hbf to Rotterdam by bus

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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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 €13–26 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.

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