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Essen - Rotterdam Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 47 daily train trips between Essen and Rotterdam. The average train journey from Essen to Rotterdam takes 3 hours and 45 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 1 minute.

Distance113 mi (182 km)
Fastest train3h 1m
Lowest price€37.09
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Price trends for trains from Essen to Rotterdam

Monthly average prices

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Which train should you take from Essen to Rotterdam?

2 train services operate from Essen to Rotterdam. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 30 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn303h 43m€48.25
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company183h 53m€46.48
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Rotterdam start from €37, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Rotterdam. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Rotterdam trains arrive at Rotterdam Noord and 5 other train stations.

    From Essen to Rotterdam train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 53 minutes. If you are looking to get to Rotterdam faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Essen to Rotterdam. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Essen and Rotterdam is approximately 113 miles, or 182 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 45 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 1 minute.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Essen to Rotterdam tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Essen at 03:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 47 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Rotterdam to Essen.

City Information

Rotterdam

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With origins as a small fishing village in the 13th century, Rotterdam is now the largest port in Europe. The city's unique architecture attracts visitors from all over the world, with its many angular and glass buildings standing out among much of Europe's old-world architectural style. Rotterdam is worth visiting on its own, or travel on an entire tour of 8 Dutch cities.

The exciting contemporary feel of Rotterdam extends into its art and design scene, home to many modern art galleries and Groos, a vast and eclectic concept store selling pieces by Rotterdam-based designers. For a more traditional art museum, visit the Museum van Boijmans Beuningen, one of Europe's finest art galleries displaying works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Magritte.

Rotterdam is also home to a growing food scene, and visitors can experience this in the impressive Markthal. With over 100 stalls and restaurants, the Markthal is the best place for visitors to sample authentic local cuisine.

Getting to Rotterdam is simple, whether by sea, air, rail, or road. Several airlines fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, and a convenient shuttle bus offers frequent transport to the city. Rotterdam's Centraal Station also provides international train services across Europe, and FlixBus offers convenient travel from various locations throughout the continent. In addition, you can take a ferry to Rotterdam from Hull in the UK and experience the city's famous port first-hand.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main departure station: Train Station

Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.

All train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

Where is the train station in Rotterdam?

Main arrival station: Rotterdam Noord

There are more train stations and stops in Rotterdam than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Rotterdam:

Train stations in Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam Noord

  • Rotterdam Alexander

  • Rotterdam Blaak

  • Rotterdam Lombardijen

  • Rotterdam Zuid

  • Centraal Station

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