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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Essen is to bus which costs €14 - €35 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam Centrum and Essen?

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

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Centrum and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centrum to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Beurs and arriving at Essen Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Rotterdam Centrum to Essen?

The distance between Rotterdam Centrum and Essen is 224 km. The road distance is 216.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €14 - €35.

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

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

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

Rotterdam Centrum to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam Centrum to Essen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Essen is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €14 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Essen bus arrive?

Rotterdam Centrum to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Centrum to Essen is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Essen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

Rotterdam Centrum to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Essen by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
3h 10m
€14–35
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 31m
€43–106
Drive 216.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Essencar 216.8 km
2h 21m
€38–55
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
4h 55m
€55–165

Rotterdam Centrum to Essen by bus

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Distance: 223.6 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Rotterdam, Beurs to Essen Hbf via Rotterdam, Alexander, Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 31m.

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