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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    5h 4m
    €132–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus 081
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus 328 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus
    8h 1m
    €30–53

  3. Drive 358.8 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Dunkirkcar car 358.8 km
    3h 35m
    €57–82

  4. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    5h 40m
    €91–256

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train European Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain train Ic
    10h 32m
    €74–155

Essen to Dunkirk by train

Calendar33Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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 4m. 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 1m.

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