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Essen to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Dunkirk takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train 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.

6h 18m
Duration
487 km
Distance
€141
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lille

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
6h 36m
€90–228

Essen to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 487.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dunkerque via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 36m.

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