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

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    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
    6h 34m
    €76–247

  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
    9h 4m
    €38–57

  3. Drive  358.8 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Dunkirkcar car 358.8 km
    3h 36m
    €68–98

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    7h 47m
    €148–236

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    7h 52m
    €151–240

Essen to Dunkirk by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dunkerque via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 34m. 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 9h 4m.

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