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Trip Overview

The train between Essen and Dorsten takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Dorsten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 31m
Duration
255 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Dorsten train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 9:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Roosendaal and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn4h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn4h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn4h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn4h 31m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 255.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Essen to Dorsten Bf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, and Bottrop Hbf in around 4h 48m.

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