There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Dorsten by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Roosendaal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain Re
- Take the bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Dorsten Gymnasium Petrinumbus X05
4h 42m€43–58Train
cheapest- Take the train from Roosendaal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 49m€26–63Train, bus via Kleve
- Take the train from Roosendaal to Nijmegentrain Intercity
- Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Wesel Bahnhofbus X27
6h 8m€28–50Drive 217 km
- Drive from Essen to Dorstencar 217 km
2h 31m€46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Arnhem Central Stationbus N81
- Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal to Weselbus 1821 / ...
8h 41m
Essen to Dorsten by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dorsten is to train which costs €25 - €65 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Dorsten is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Essen Bibliotheek and arriving at Dorsten Lippetor via Kapellen Dorp, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Arnhem Centraal and Wesel Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
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 49m.
The distance between Essen and Dorsten is 231 km. The road distance is 217 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Dorsten without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Essen to Dorsten, including transfers.
Essen to Dorsten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Essen to Dorsten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Roosendaal station.
The best way to get from Essen to Dorsten is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €25 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 41m.
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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Bibliotheek to Dorsten Lippetor via Kapellen Dorp, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C2, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Arnhem Central Station, Arnhem Centraal, Wesel, and Wesel Bahnhof in around 8h 41m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Roosendaal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Roosendaal to Nijmegen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Roosendaal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Wesel
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €31
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 01806 607085
- [email protected]
- Website
- BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH
Bus from Wesel Bahnhof to Dorsten Gymnasium Petrinum
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH
Bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Wesel Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Arnhem Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Bus from Arnhem Centraal to Wesel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
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Booking & Getting There
Essen to Dorsten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Arnhem Central Station.
Essen to Dorsten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dorsten is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Essen to Dorsten.
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