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

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

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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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbftrainIce
    4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain43 / ...
    5h 17m
    €68–249

  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 Brussels-North train stationbus712 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus081
    8h 14m
    €27–69

  3. Drive 359 km

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Essencar359 km
    3h 36m
    €55–79

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille FlandrestrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
    6h 16m
    €89–200

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from La Panne to Bruxelles-MiditrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen HbftrainTha
    8h 10m
    €80–142

Dunkirk to Essen by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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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 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Essen central train station via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Brussels-North train station in around 8h 14m.

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