There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train via Lille
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
6h 44m€72–224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station180 / ...
- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Lille280
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
9h 5m€23–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station081 / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to La PanneIc / ...
8h 16m€32–64Drive 358.8 km
- Drive from Essen to Dunkirk358.8 km
3h 35m€56–80Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La PanneIc / ...
7h 24m€74–150
Essen to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dunkirk is to bus and train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dunkerque via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Essen and Dunkirk is 488 km. The road distance is 358.8 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 6h 44m and costs €70 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Essen to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Essen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 6h 44m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €80 and takes 9h 5m.
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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Düsseldorf central bus station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 5m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–45
- Comfort
- €35–50
- Premium
- €50–70
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.flixtrain.com/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels-Nord to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–22
- 1st Class
- €24–35
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–22
- 1st Class
- €23–35
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.
Essen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dunkirk is 359 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Essen to Dunkirk.
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