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4.6Travel Information between Essen and Rotterdam
 Distance | 113 miles (182 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $13 - $22 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $13 (€12) • 3 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $22 (€20) • 2 h 32 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 113 miles (182 km) to Rotterdam from Essen. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Rotterdam.
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How to get from Essen to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Rotterdam
Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Rotterdam.
There are 2 ways to get from Essen to Rotterdam: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Rotterdam from Essen is a bus with an average price of $13 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Rotterdam:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $22 (€20) from Essen to Rotterdam.
The fastest way to get to Rotterdam from Essen is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 32 min.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 10 min on average.
The Essen to Rotterdam distance is around 113 miles (182 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Rotterdam is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 18 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Rotterdam from Essen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Rotterdam:
- Buses from Essen to Rotterdam most often leave from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
The following travel companies offer services from Essen to Rotterdam:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Essen to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $13 (€12).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen or National Express for trains to Rotterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Essen to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Rotterdam with FlixBus.
Direct services to Rotterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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