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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dordrecht is to bus which costs €16 - €30 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dordrecht is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Dordrecht?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Dordrecht. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Alblasserdam, Hoogendijk via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dordrecht?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dordrecht. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dordrecht via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Essen to Dordrecht?

The distance between Essen and Dordrecht is 224 km. The road distance is 204.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Dordrecht without a car is to bus via Utrecht which takes 3h 30m and costs €32 - €38.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Essen to Dordrecht, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dordrecht bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Dordrecht train from?

Essen to Dordrecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Dordrecht?

The best way to get from Essen to Dordrecht is to bus via Utrecht which takes 3h 30m and costs €32 - €38. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €120 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Essen to Dordrecht bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Dordrecht train arrive?

Essen to Dordrecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Dordrecht?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dordrecht is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Essen to Dordrecht.

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

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Bus via Utrecht
best
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde to Alblasserdam, Hoogendijkbus 388
3h 30m
€33–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Breda central train stationbus 023
3h 47m
€17–30
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Dordrechttrain Sprinter
3h 57m
€28–112
Drive 204.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dordrechtcar 204.2 km
2h 24m
€37–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dordrechttrain
3h 39m
€139–348

Essen to Dordrecht by train

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Distance: 223.6 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Alblasserdam, Hoogendijk via Utrecht Centraal station and Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dordrecht via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 57m.

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