The average train between Essen and Dinant takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Dinant. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Dinant. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Dinant at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Dinant? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dinant. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Dinant station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Essen to Dinant train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Dinant train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Namur station.
Book your Essen to Dinant train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Dinant is 198.6 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dinant via Aachen Hbf, Liège-Guillemins, and Namur in around 5h 23m.