The average train between Essen and Dordrecht takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Dordrecht. 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 3 times a day between Essen and Dordrecht. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Dordrecht at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 12m • 2 changes

3h 53m • 2 changes

4h 12m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dordrecht. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at Dordrecht station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Essen to Dordrecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Dordrecht train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Dordrecht station.
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The distance between Essen and Dordrecht is 166.1 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dordrecht via Duisburg Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 9m.