The average train between Dunkirk and Essen takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Dunkirk and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Essen station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Dunkirk to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Dunkirk to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Eurostar.
The distance between Dunkirk and Essen is 326 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Essen Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 32m.
