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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dinant is to bus and train which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 10m.

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 46m and costs €30 - €50.

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 Liège-Guillemins and Namur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Essen to Dinant?

The distance between Essen and Dinant is 286 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 3h 44m and costs €50 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Essen to Dinant, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dinant train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Dinant train arrive?

Essen to Dinant train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Essen to Dinant?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dinant is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Essen to Dinant.

Where can I stay near Dinant?

There are 933+ hotels available in Dinant.

Essen to Dinant - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Dinant by train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3h 44m
€51–95
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Dinanttrain Ic
6h 10m
€25–42
Drive 229.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dinantcar 229.7 km
2h 46m
€35–50
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain Ic / ...
4h 12m
€41–187

Essen to Dinant by train

20Weekly Trains

3h 44mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.3 km
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dinant via Liège-Guillemins and Namur in around 3h 44m.

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