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 €15 - €26 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 - €55.

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 Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Rotterdam and Essen Hbf is 220 km. The road distance is 217.5 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 train which takes 3h 6m and costs €25 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m 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 Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €25 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €26 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Rotterdam to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal 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 train ticket from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf?

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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 759+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Essen Hbf 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 6m
€25–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train stationbus N885 / ...
3h 10m
€15–26
Drive 217.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Essen Hbfcar 217.5 km
2h 20m
€38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
2h 48m
€134–335
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 36m

Rotterdam to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 220.2 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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