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The average train between Dinant and Essen takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Dinant to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 31m
Duration
286 km
Distance
€85
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Dinant to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dinant and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dinant is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Namur and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 53m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 12m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 18m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 55m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 53m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 21m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 12m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 53m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 55m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 286.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Dinant, Belgium and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Dinant to Essen Hbf via Namur, Liege-Guillemins, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 34m.

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