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 €16 - €28 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 Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam is 220 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 train which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam, including transfers.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train arrive?

Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Essen Hbf to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 28m
€37–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
3h 10m
€16–28
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 59m
€26–104
Drive 217.2 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Rotterdamcar 217.2 km
2h 20m
€40–57
Train via Duisburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Intercity
3h 40m
€27–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 55m
€143–357

Essen Hbf to Rotterdam by train

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 220.2 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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