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How to get from Essen to Dinant by train?

By train

To get from Essen to Dinant in Belgium, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the P train from Essen station to Louvain station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Ottignies station to Dinant station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - P
P
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - PP
    Wait for train
    P
    Sint-Joris-Weert
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Louvain
    75 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Fleurus
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ottignies
    28 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dinant
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dinant
    Ride to train station
    Dinant
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Dinant

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Dinant, Belgium is approximately 172.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Dinant by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Essen

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Station.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Station
  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

Public transit stations close to Dinant, Belgium

Dinant is located at Dinant, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Dinant Polyclinique.

Train stations close to Dinant:

  • Dinant
  • Anseremme

Bus stations close to Dinant:

  • Dinant Polyclinique
  • Dinant Gare
  • Dinant Collégiale

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Dinant?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line P, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Essen and Dinant in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essen to Dinant in Belgium?

    The P train line goes from Sint-Joris-Weert station near Essen to Louvain station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Louvain station near Dinant in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Essen to Dinant in Belgium by train?

    The total travel time between Essen and Dinant in Belgium by train is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essen to get to Dinant in Belgium?

    Get on the P train from the Sint-Joris-Weert station near Essen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essen and Dinant in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Louvain station, which is closest to Dinant in Belgium.

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