There are 5 ways to get from Benrath to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
6h 14m€74–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station081 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille712 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
9h 2m€26–78Drive 362.2 km
- Drive from Benrath to Dunkirk362.2 km
3h 32m€56–81Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Duesseldorf-Benrath to Aachen HbfRe
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La PanneIc / ...
7h 52m€47–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Ghent Dampoort280 / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to La PanneIc
9h 23m€31–69
Benrath to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Benrath to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €26 - €80 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Benrath to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct train from Benrath to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Duesseldorf-Benrath and arriving at Dunkerque via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Benrath and Dunkirk is 435 km. The road distance is 362.2 km.
The best way to get from Benrath to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €70 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Benrath to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Benrath to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Benrath to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €80 and takes 9h 2m.
Benrath to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benrath to Dunkirk is 362 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Benrath to Dunkirk.
What companies run services between Benrath, Germany and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Duesseldorf-Benrath to Dunkerque via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Duesseldorf-Benrath to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf central bus station, Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 2m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Duesseldorf-Benrath to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–22
- 1st Class
- €23–35
Train from Gand-Dampoort to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–22
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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