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Essen to Dunkirk buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essen and Dunkirk takes 10h 38m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essen to Dunkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 38m
Duration
435 km
Distance
€46
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Dunkirk bus times

Buses run twice daily between Essen and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-North train station and take an average of 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus6h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus12h 10m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus9h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus12h 10m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus10h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus12h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus12h 10m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus9h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBlaBlaCar Bus12h 10m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFlixBusFlixBus9h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 434.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 4m.

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