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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Essen

Composite routes from Rotterdam to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 18 min
Car
228 km.
from $12
Fastest
53 min
Plane
Other
2 h 59 min
Bus
182 km.
from €10.86
Details
3 h 26 min
182 km.
from $92.63
2 h 47 min
Train, Plane
180 km.
from $298.60
3 h 49 min
182 km.
from $80.26

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.13

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.83–$17.84

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$955.61

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$56.06
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$29.31
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.21–$59.88
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$39.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$63.71

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.76–$30.58
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.68–$40.77

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.47–$16.56

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.84–$26.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Essen is to bus which costs $19.57 - $28.26 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Essen?

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?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Essen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Essen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Essen is 228 km. The road distance is 217.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Essen without a car is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 2h 59m and costs $10.87 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Rotterdam to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Essen train from?

Rotterdam to Essen train services, operated by NS, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Essen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Essen is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 2h 59m and costs $10.87 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31.52 - $130.43 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Essen train arrive?

Rotterdam to Essen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Essen is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Rotterdam to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Essen?

Book your Rotterdam to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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