Rome2Rio

How to get fromEssen Hbf to Rotterdamby bus, train, night train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Rotterdam

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam by bus, train, 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.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N885 / ...
    3h 10m
    €19–35

  2. Train via Utrecht

    1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
    3h 28m
    €26–63

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
    2h 59m
    €26–103

  4. Drive 217.2 km

    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Rotterdamcar car 217.2 km
    2h 20m
    €39–56

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain train Re42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain train Intercity
    5h
    €45–110

  6. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUS - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    3h 15m
    €136–337

Essen Hbf to Rotterdam by bus

Calendar27Weekly Buses
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.2 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 €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 28m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers