Rotterdam to Essen train

Travel by train between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Essen, Germany is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Essen from Rotterdam restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Rotterdam?

Entry Requirements:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask required: Mandatory

The above information was last checked on 29/06/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Essen from Rotterdam closer to your date of departure here.

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Essen to Rotterdam is: Fully open

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Netherlands from Germany?

Reentry to Netherlands is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Netherlands from Essen?

What are the entry requirements?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Rotterdam, Netherlands?

The government of Netherlands has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

Last verified on 27/06/2022. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your Essen to Rotterdam train here.

Omio customers have found the cheapest trains between Rotterdam and Essen to cost as little as £17  in the next 7 days.

If you’re looking to buy tickets for this trip in the next 7 days, you’ll find that Rotterdam to Essen train prices are on average £18  one way.

The Rotterdam to Essen train distance is approximately 113 miles (182 km).

The train time between Rotterdam and Essen is on average 3 h 7 min  for the 113 miles (182 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Essen from Rotterdam by train can vary depending on specific dates or travelling on weekends and holidays.

When taking a train from Rotterdam, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Noord and Rotterdam Blaak. When you arrive in Essen, your train can arrive in train stations including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.

Omio customers travelling this route book their trains from Rotterdam Centraal   to Essen Hbf.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Rotterdam Centraal and travel around 0.6 miles (875 m) from the city centre to this train station.

Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Essen Hbf and need to travel approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the train station to the city centre in Essen.

If you're looking for trains from Rotterdam to Essen, you can rely on Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection to get you to Essen. It's also good to check out all possible train providers for the Rotterdam to Essen trip to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

On average, there are 20 trains a day from Rotterdam to Essen. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

The first train from Rotterdam to Essen leaves at 05: 14   and the last train for this leaves at 21: 05. Omio shows you the latest train from Rotterdam to Essen schedule to help you book the best departure time for this journey.

The price of a one way train ticket from Rotterdam to Essen is on average £18 if you purchase within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train companies offering this route. In general, you can find train tickets to Essen from Rotterdam available a few months in advance.