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.
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.



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3h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dinant to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dinant to Essen. However, there are services departing from Namur station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Liège-Guillemins station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Dinant to Essen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Namur station.
Dinant to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Dinant and Essen is 198.6 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Dinant to Essen Hbf via Namur, Liege-Guillemins, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 34m.