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Trip Overview

The average train between Dordrecht and Essen takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is at least one train per day from Dordrecht 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.

3h 57m
Duration
249 km
Distance
€44
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Dordrecht to Essen train times

Trains run once daily between Dordrecht and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Dordrecht is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express8h 26m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 38m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 16m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 16m • 4 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 16m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 248.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Dordrecht, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Dordrecht to Essen Hbf via Rotterdam Centraal, Gouda, Utrecht Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 55m.

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