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Trip Overview

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.

4h 52m
Duration
252 km
Distance
€41
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Essen to Dordrecht train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 12m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 12m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 252 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dordrecht via Duisburg Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 9m.

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