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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Esen is to train via Rotterdam Centraal which costs €24 - €70 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Esen is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Esen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Esen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Esen Dorp via Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Esen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Esen is 224 km. The road distance is 203.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Esen without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €45 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Esen?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Rotterdam to Esen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Esen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Esen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Esen is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Esen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Esen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Esen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Esen is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Rotterdam to Esen.

Where can I stay near Esen?

There are 5114+ hotels available in Esen.

Rotterdam to Esen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Esen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to DixmudeIc
4h 9m
€49–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to BrugesN814 / ...
5h 26m
€23–60
Drive 203.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Esen203.3 km
2h 37m
€36–52
Train via Rotterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurocity Direct / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to DixmudeIc
4h 19m
€25–68
Bus via Rotterdam, Zuidplein
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Zuidplein to Bruges819
7h 12m
€23–51

Rotterdam to Esen by train and bus

78Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.5 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Esen, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Esen Dorp via Anvers-Central, Dixmude, and Diksmuide Station perron 1 in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bruges every 3 hours. Tickets cost €17–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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