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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Rotterdam Centraal | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Rotterdam Centraal | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn | Rotterdam Centraal | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Rotterdam Centraal | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Rotterdam Centraal | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 415, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Rotterdam to Essen: Trip Overview
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Rotterdam to Essen Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rotterdam - Essen
How much does a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Essen cost?
The average train ticket price from Rotterdam to Essen is R 1 189. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Rotterdam to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Rotterdam to Essen?
A train trip between Rotterdam and Essen is around 3h 2m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 53m. This is the time it takes to travel the 183 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Rotterdam and Essen?
The number of trains from Rotterdam to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Rotterdam to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Rotterdam and Essen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Essen.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Rotterdam and Essen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Rotterdam to Essen and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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