There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Dinant by train (Eurostar), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
5h 23m€51–199Drive 230.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Essen to Dinantcar 230.2 km
2h 45m€37–53Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
5h 34m€42–138Train via Kerkrade
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
6h 16m€46–151
Essen to Dinant by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dinant is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Dinant is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.
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 23m.
The distance between Essen and Dinant is 286 km. The road distance is 230.2 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Dinant without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €50 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Essen to Dinant, including transfers.
Essen to Dinant train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Dinant train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dinant is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Essen to Dinant.
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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 23m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
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