Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Rotterdam on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:46	Essen Central Train Station	4h 54m	23:40	Rotterdam Centraal	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	07:45	Essen Central Train Station	4h 25m	12:10	Rotterdam Centraal	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	13:45	Essen Central Train Station	4h 25m	18:10	Rotterdam Centraal	No tags
	Train	18:41	Essen Central Train Station	4h 59m	23:40	Rotterdam Centraal	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	18:47	Essen Central Train Station	4h 53m	23:40	Rotterdam Centraal	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Rotterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 278, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

183 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 329 - R 1 850	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 292 - R 1 969	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 278 - R 304	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e