How to Travel from
Essen Hbf to Rotterdam
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Essen Hbf, Germany → Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam
Composite routes from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam
Cheapest
2 h 16 min
Car
218 km.
from $11
Fastest
53 min
Plane
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57 м
57 м
Turn left
47 м
47 м
Turn left onto Hollestraße
Hollestraße, 338 м
338 м
Keep right onto Kruppstraße
Kruppstraße, 1 km 865 м
1 km 865 м
Keep left and take A 40 toward Duisburg, Essen-Frohnhausen
Duisburg, Essen-Frohnhausen, A 40, 10 km 541 м
10 km 541 м
Keep right and drive toward Mülheim-Dümpten, Oberhausen
Mülheim-Dümpten, Oberhausen, 222 м
222 м
Keep left and drive toward Oberhausen
Oberhausen, 30 м
30 м
Turn left onto Zechenbahn
Zechenbahn, 3 km 582 м
3 km 582 м
Turn left onto Ebertstraße
Ebertstraße, 2 km 286 м
2 km 286 м
Turn left and take A 42 toward Kamp-Lintford
Kamp-Lintford, A 42, 19 km 162 м
19 km 162 м
Keep right
86 м
86 м
Keep right and take A 57 toward Nijmegen, Kamp-Lintfort
Nijmegen, Kamp-Lintfort, A 57, 1 km 43 м
1 km 43 м
Keep left toward A 57
A 57, 55 km 226 м
55 km 226 м
Keep right onto A77 and take A73 toward Cuijk, Nijmegen, Rotterdam
Cuijk, Nijmegen, Rotterdam, A73, 13 km 586 м
13 km 586 м
Keep right onto A73 and take N271 toward Malden, Groesbeek, Mook, Heumen, Overasselt
Malden, Groesbeek, Mook, Heumen, Overasselt, N271, 5 km 586 м
5 km 586 м
Keep right onto A73 and drive toward Nijmegen-Dukenburg
Nijmegen-Dukenburg, 420 м
420 м
Continue onto Van Boetbergweg
Van Boetbergweg, 6 м
6 м
Continue onto A73 and take A73 toward Wijchen, Rotterdam, Arnhem
Wijchen, Rotterdam, Arnhem, A73, 20 km 683 м
20 km 683 м
Keep left onto Maas en Waalweg
Maas en Waalweg, 22 м
22 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Maas en Waalweg
Maas en Waalweg, 7 km 575 м
7 km 575 м
Continue onto Maas en Waalweg
Maas en Waalweg, 32 м
32 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Prins Willem-Alexanderweg
Prins Willem-Alexanderweg, 4 km 441 м
4 km 441 м
Keep left onto Prins Willem-Alexanderweg
Prins Willem-Alexanderweg, 7 km 364 м
7 km 364 м
Keep right onto A15 and drive toward Tiel-West
Tiel-West, 3 km 392 м
3 km 392 м
Keep right onto A15 and drive toward Wadenoijen
Wadenoijen, 1 km 578 м
1 km 578 м
Turn sharp right onto A15 and take A15 toward Geldermalsen, Rotterdam
Geldermalsen, Rotterdam, A15, 2 km 877 м
2 km 877 м
Keep right onto A15 and take N327 toward Geldermalsen, Est, Ophemert, Meteren
Geldermalsen, Est, Ophemert, Meteren, N327, 1 km 582 м
1 km 582 м
Continue onto Randweg
Randweg, 8 м
8 м
Continue onto A15 and take A15 toward 's-Hertogenbosch, Rotterdam
's-Hertogenbosch, Rotterdam, A15, 15 km 126 м
15 km 126 м
Keep right onto A15 and drive toward Leerdam, Herwijnen, Vuren
Leerdam, Herwijnen, Vuren, 6 km 111 м
6 km 111 м
Keep right onto A15 and drive toward Arkel, Gorinchem-Oost, Dalem
Arkel, Gorinchem-Oost, Dalem, 11 km 459 м
11 km 459 м
Keep right onto A15 and drive toward Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Giessenburg
Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Giessenburg, 18 km 997 м
18 km 997 м
Keep left onto A15 and take A16 toward RING-Oost, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Den Haag
RING-Oost, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Den Haag, A16, 3 km 53 м
3 km 53 м
Keep right onto A16 and take A16 toward Rotterdam-Centrum, Rotterdam-Oost, Rotterdam-Feijenoord, Capelle aan den IJssel
Rotterdam-Centrum, Rotterdam-Oost, Rotterdam-Feijenoord, Capelle aan den IJssel, A16, 5 km 737 м
5 km 737 м
Keep right onto A16 and take N210 toward Centrum, Capelle a/d IJssel, Havens 100-200
Centrum, Capelle a/d IJssel, Havens 100-200, N210, 347 м
347 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Abram van Rijckevorselweg
Abram van Rijckevorselweg, 3 km 462 м
3 km 462 м
Turn right onto Geldersekade
Geldersekade, 275 м
275 м
Turn right onto Gapersteeg
Gapersteeg, 143 м
143 м
Turn right onto Zwartehondstraat
Zwartehondstraat, 3 м
3 м
Turn left onto Wijnstraat
Wijnstraat, 195 м
195 м
Turn right onto Posthoornstraat
Posthoornstraat, 84 м
84 м
Turn left onto Blaak
Blaak, 231 м
231 м
Turn right onto Coolsingel
Coolsingel, 1 km 715 м
1 km 715 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$33.08
Union Ivkoni
Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.81–$17.81
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$954.19
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$55.98
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$30.53
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$29.26
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?
The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam is to bus which costs $19.57 - $28.26 and takes 3h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?
The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam?
No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
How far is it from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?
The distance between Essen Hbf and Rotterdam is 224 km. The road distance is 219.5 km.
How do I travel from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam without a car?
The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $19.57 - $28.26 .
How long does it take to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?
The bus from Essen central train station to Rotterdam Central Station takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus from?
Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train from?
Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by NS, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?
The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $19.57 - $28.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30.43 - $130.43 and takes 3h 32m.
Where does the Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus arrive?
Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.
Where does the Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train arrive?
Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train services, operated by NS, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?
Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Rotterdam is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam.
How do I get a train ticket from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?
Book your Essen Hbf to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Essen Hbf to Rotterdam?
Book your Essen Hbf to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Rotterdam?
There are 788+ hotels available in Rotterdam. Prices start at $67.87 per night.
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