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

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Essen 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
    8h 35m
    €106–252

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Münster bus stopbus bus N69
    2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Brussels Southbus bus N71
    3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus
    12h 16m
    €39–87

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    9h 40m
    €61–120

  4. Drive 492.9 km

    1. Drive from Paderborn to Dunkirkcar car 492.9 km
    5h 2m
    €76–110

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    10h 10m
    €76–170

Paderborn to Dunkirk by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Dunkerque via Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Münster bus stop, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 12h 16m.

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