The average train between Essen and Dordrecht takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours 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 every 2 hours between Essen and Dordrecht. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Dordrecht at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Dordrecht? 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 Dordrecht. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Dordrecht station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Essen to Dordrecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Dordrecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dordrecht station.
Book your Essen to Dordrecht train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Dordrecht is 166.1 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dordrecht via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 13m.