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How to get fromEssen to Dunkirkby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar) or train

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropetrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerquetrainTer
    5h 59m
    €92–199

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus081
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus712 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
    8h 12m
    €26–71

  3. Drive 358.8 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Dunkirkcar358.8 km
    3h 35m
    €56–80

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MiditrainTha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La PannetrainIc / ...
    7h 24m
    €71–160

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain
    2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Brussels-Nordtrain79
    3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to La PannetrainIc / ...
    8h 24m
    €78–118

Essen to Dunkirk by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h 12m.

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