What is the cheapest way to get from Dordrecht to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Dordrecht to Essen is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dordrecht to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Dordrecht to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Dordrecht and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dordrecht to Essen. However, there are services departing from Alblasserdam, Hoogendijk and arriving at Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Dordrecht and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Dordrecht to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dordrecht and arriving at Essen Hbf via Rotterdam Centraal, Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Dordrecht to Essen?

The distance between Dordrecht and Essen is 240 km. The road distance is 205.9 km.

How do I travel from Dordrecht to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Dordrecht to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €27 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Dordrecht to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Dordrecht to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dordrecht to Essen bus from?

Dordrecht to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Breda central train station.

Where do I catch the Dordrecht to Essen train from?

Dordrecht to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Dordrecht to Essen?

The best way to get from Dordrecht to Essen is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €27 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Utrecht, which costs €32 - €37 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Dordrecht to Essen bus arrive?

Dordrecht to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Dordrecht to Essen train arrive?

Dordrecht to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Dordrecht to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dordrecht to Essen is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Dordrecht to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dordrecht to Essen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 23m
€27–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Breda central train station to Essen central train stationbus 023
4h 29m
€16–29
Bus via Utrecht
1. Take the bus from Alblasserdam, Hoogendijk to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 388
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 19m
€32–37
Drive 205.9 km
1. Drive from Dordrecht to Essencar 205.9 km
2h 20m
€37–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 26m
€139–340
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Dordrecht to Venlotrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...
4h 54m
€41–116

Dordrecht to Essen by train

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Distance: 239.8 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Dordrecht to Essen Hbf via Rotterdam Centraal, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alblasserdam, Hoogendijk to Essen Hbf via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde and Utrecht Centraal station in around 4h 19m.

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