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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Essen is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Lille and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Essen Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Essen?

The distance between Dunkirk and Essen is 487 km. The road distance is 359 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Dunkirk to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Essen bus from?

Dunkirk to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Essen train from?

Dunkirk to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Essen?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Essen is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Essen bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Essen train arrive?

Dunkirk to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Essen is 359 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Dunkirk to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Dunkirk to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 36m
€76–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
9h 20m
€38–61
Drive 359 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Essencar 359 km
3h 36m
€66–95
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 11m
€81–289
Train #2
1. Take the train from La Panne to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
8h 33m
€152–247

Dunkirk to Essen by train

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Distance: 487.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Essen Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Essen central train station via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Brussels-North train station in around 9h 20m.

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