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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf?

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 and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Gouda, Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf is 225 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf without a car is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 3h 5m and costs €11 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 3h 5m and costs €11 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 11:13 PM in Rotterdam and 10:13 PM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Rotterdam to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Essen Hbf is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2326+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf 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 via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
best
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg PortsmouthplatzUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632
3h 5m
€12–62
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 27m
€43–121
Drive 217.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf217.4 km
2h 20m
€39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbf
2h 45m
€120–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationN885 / ...
3h 10m
€14–35
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to VenloIntercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen HbfRe42 / ...
4h 57m
€58–164

Rotterdam to Essen Hbf by bus, foot, and train

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.2 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg Portsmouthplatz once a week. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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