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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Essen 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 Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    4h 43m
    €79–316

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 5m
    €36–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 328 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus bus 081
    7h 39m
    €38–68

  4. Drive 359 km

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Essencar car 359 km
    3h 36m
    €56–81

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain train
    5h 14m
    €119–231

Dunkirk to Essen by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Essen Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Essen - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 5m.

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