What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Dunkirk?

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 Brussels-North train station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Essen to Dunkirk?

The distance between Essen and Dunkirk is 487 km. The road distance is 358.8 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 6h and costs €130 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Essen to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dunkirk bus from?

Essen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Dunkirk train from?

Essen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Essen to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 6h and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Essen to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Essen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Essen to Dunkirk train arrive?

Essen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Essen to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dunkirk is 359 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Essen to Dunkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Dunkirk?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Dunkirk?

Book your Essen to Dunkirk bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Essen to Dunkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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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 Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h
€136–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 328 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
7h 57m
€28–59
Drive 358.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Dunkirkcar 358.8 km
3h 35m
€56–80
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
7h 49m
€129–221

Essen to Dunkirk by train

12Weekly Trains

6hAverage Duration

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Distance: 487.3 km
Duration: 6h

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 6h. 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 7h 57m.

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