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How to get fromDunkirk to Dorstenby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Dorsten by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropetrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain79
    4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain43 / ...
    5h 59m
    €66–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus280
    3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbusN79 / ...
    10h 11m
    €23–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-BerchemtrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Antwerp to Essen central train stationbusN1387
    9h 36m
    €29–65

  4. Drive 374.7 km

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Dorstencar374.7 km
    3h 44m
    €58–84

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropetrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbftrainTha
    6h 16m
    €75–190

Dunkirk to Dorsten by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Dorsten, Germany?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Dorsten Bf via Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Dorsten Bf via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 10h 11m.

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