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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dorsten is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dorsten is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Breda central train station and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Essen Hbf and Bottrop Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf and Bottrop Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Essen to Dorsten?

The distance between Essen and Dorsten is 255 km. The road distance is 217 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Dorsten without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €25 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Essen to Dorsten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dorsten bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Dorsten train from?

Essen to Dorsten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Roosendaal station.

Train or bus from Essen to Dorsten?

The best way to get from Essen to Dorsten is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €25 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Essen to Dorsten bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Dorsten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Dorsten?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dorsten is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Essen to Dorsten.

Where can I stay near Dorsten?

There are 1447+ hotels available in Dorsten.

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Dorsten by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 48m
€26–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Breda central train station to Essen central train stationbus 023
6h 47m
€22–38
Train, bus via Kleve
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Nijmegentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Wesel Bahnhofbus X27
6h 6m
€28–52
Drive 217 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dorstencar 217 km
2h 31m
€40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roosendaal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain Re
3. Take the bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Dorsten Gymnasium Petrinumbus X05
4h 50m
€43–59

Essen to Dorsten by train

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Distance: 255.1 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Essen, Belgium and Dorsten, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen to Dorsten Bf via Roosendaal, Arnhem Centraal, Oberhausen Hbf, and Bottrop Hbf in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Breda central train station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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