There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Dorsten by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
5h 59m€66–250Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Take the bus from Lille to Düsseldorf central bus station280
- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationN79 / ...
10h 11m€23–76Train, bus
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-BerchemIc
- Take the bus from Antwerp to Essen central train stationN1387
9h 36m€29–65Drive 374.7 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Dorsten374.7 km
3h 44m€58–84Train
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbfTha
6h 16m€75–190
Dunkirk to Dorsten by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Dorsten is to train and bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Dorsten is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Lille, Düsseldorf central bus station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Lille Europe, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Dorsten is 517 km. The road distance is 374.7 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Dorsten without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 59m and costs €65 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Dunkirk to Dorsten, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Dorsten bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Dorsten train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Dorsten is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 59m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €80 and takes 10h 11m.
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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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- 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
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–45
- Comfort
- €35–50
- Premium
- €50–70
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €16–24
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
- 1st Class
- €21–35
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Dorsten bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Dorsten train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Dorsten is 375 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Dunkirk to Dorsten.
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