Essen to Rotterdam by train
Rotterdam lies 182 km (113 mi) west of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 37 min at the speeds typical of Germany and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 222 km (138 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Essen | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 593,085 | 868,135 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 45127–45359 | 2761–9999 |
What changes when you arrive in Rotterdam
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Essen to Rotterdam
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Staying in Rotterdam
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam. Of the 167 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 4 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 297,438 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rotterdam from Essen?
182 km (113 mi) in a straight line, west of Essen; by road roughly 222 km (138 mi).
How long does it take to get from Essen to Rotterdam by train?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Rotterdam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Rotterdam?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rotterdam?
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.