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Dunkirk to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Essen takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 10m
Duration
488 km
Distance
€154
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
5h 15m
€91–268

Dunkirk to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Dunkirk and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 487.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Essen Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 15m.

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