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The average train between Essen and Dorsten takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 25m
Duration
255 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen to Dorsten train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Roosendaal and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn4h 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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Departing Sunday, October 25, 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)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn4h 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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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHRheinRuhrBahnRheinRuhrBahn5h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Dorsten? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 255.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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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