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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bad Essen is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bad Essen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bad Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Bad Essen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bad Essen Gartenstraße via Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bad Essen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bad Essen is 307 km. The road distance is 298.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bad Essen without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 5h 1m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Rotterdam to Bad Essen, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bad Essen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bad Essen is to train via Enschede which takes 5h 1m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bad Essen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bad Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bad Essen is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Rotterdam to Bad Essen.

Where can I stay near Bad Essen?

There are 550+ hotels available in Bad Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bad Essen by train, bus, 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 via Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Hbftrain
5h 1m
€30–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Osnabrück central train stationbus N131 / ...
5h 48m
€22–40
Drive 298.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bad Essencar 298.9 km
3h 17m
€53–77
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain
4. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Bad Essen Gartenstraßebus
5h
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain Intercity direct
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Ice
5h 37m
€34–77

Rotterdam to Bad Essen by train and bus

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Distance: 306.7 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bad Essen Gartenstraße via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Osnabrück central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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