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Compare train and bus for Essen to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Essen to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
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ICE 219 · ICE 220 · IC 2832Other options
10321 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138ICE 517 · ICE 128 · IC 284010208+
20014 · 21208+IC 3138FlixBus
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Rotterdam:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Rotterdam costing on average $51 (€40).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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