What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Dinant?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dinant is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 7h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Dinant?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dinant is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Dinant?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Dinant. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at DINANT Place Collard via LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai D and CINEY Gare d'autobus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dinant?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dinant. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dinant via Aachen, Hbf, Liège-Guillemins and Namur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Essen to Dinant?

The distance between Essen and Dinant is 287 km. The road distance is 229.7 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Dinant without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Dinant without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €50 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Dinant?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Essen to Dinant, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dinant bus from?

Essen to Dinant bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dinant train from?

Essen to Dinant train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Dinant?

The best way to get from Essen to Dinant is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Essen to Dinant bus arrive?

Essen to Dinant bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liège Guillemins station.

Where does the Essen to Dinant train arrive?

Essen to Dinant train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Dinant?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dinant is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Essen to Dinant.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Dinant?

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Where can I stay near Dinant?

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Essen to Dinant - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Dinant by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
5h 19m
€50–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Liège Guilleminsbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai D to MARLOIE Gare - Quai 4bus E20
7h 31m
€21–41
Drive 229.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dinantcar 229.7 km
2h 45m
€36–52
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
5h 38m
€51–165
Train via Kerkrade
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
6h 12m
€46–127

Essen to Dinant by train

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Distance: 286.6 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dinant via Aachen, Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Namur in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to DINANT Place Collard via Liège Guillemins, LIEGE Gare des Guillemins - Quai D, MARLOIE Gare - Quai 4, Marloie, Ciney, and CINEY Gare d'autobus in around 7h 31m.

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