Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Rotterdam to Essen on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:14	Rotterdam Centraal	5h 36m	00:50	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	06:20	Rotterdam Centraal	4h 54m	11:14	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	07:20	Rotterdam Centraal	4h 38m	11:58	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	08:14	Rotterdam Centraal	3h 2m	11:16	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	Train	08:20	Rotterdam Centraal	4h 54m	13:14	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Rotterdam to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 316, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

183 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 332 - R 1 554	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 548 - R 2 390	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 316 - R 396	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e