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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €13 - €26 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen 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 and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Essen 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 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Rotterdam?

The distance between Essen and Rotterdam is 224 km. The road distance is 217 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen 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 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 to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Essen to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €13 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Rotterdam is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Essen to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Essen to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central StationN885 / ...
3h 10m
€13–26
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam ConradstraatUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
3h 56m
€12–59
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht CentraalIce / ...
3h 26m
€44–105
Drive 217 km
1. Drive from Essen to Rotterdam217 km
2h 19m
€39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
2h 57m
€120–342
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen BahnhofRe42 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam BlaakIntercity
4h 56m
€55–169

Essen to Rotterdam by bus

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Distance: 224.5 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Essen, 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 25m.

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