How to Travel from
Dunkirk to Essen
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Dunkirk, France → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dunkirk to Essen
Composite routes from Dunkirk to Essen
Cheapest
3 h 35 min
Car
358 km.
from $19
Other
3 h 56 min
Bus
394 km.
from €195
5 h 7 min
324 km.
from $172.54
9 h 24 min
Train, Bus
324 km.
from $59.85
9 h 5 min
324 km.
from $72.20
6 h 25 min
324 km.
from $223.01
Route Navigator Dunkirk - Essen
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Place Jean Bart
Place Jean Bart, 1 km 562 м
1 km 562 м
Keep right onto Boulevard Sainte-Barbe
Boulevard Sainte-Barbe, 1 km 585 м
1 km 585 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenue du Stade
Avenue du Stade, 219 м
219 м
Continue onto D 635
9 м
9 м
Turn left onto Route de Furnes
Route de Furnes, 4 km 890 м
4 km 890 м
Turn right onto Route du Pont
Route du Pont, 1 km 891 м
1 km 891 м
Turn left and drive toward Bray-Dunes, La Panne, Furnes
Bray-Dunes, La Panne, Furnes, 99 km 867 м
99 km 867 м
Keep right onto E17 and take E17 toward Kortrijk, Antwerpen, Gent
Kortrijk, Antwerpen, Gent, E17, 331 м
331 м
Keep left onto E17 and take E17 toward Antwerpen, Gent
Antwerpen, Gent, E17, 2 km 624 м
2 km 624 м
Keep left onto E17
198 м
198 м
Keep right onto E17 and drive toward Antwerpen, Haven 1-6990
Antwerpen, Haven 1-6990, 59 km 613 м
59 km 613 м
Keep right and drive toward Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout
Luik, Hasselt, Eindhoven, Turnhout, 9 km 103 м
9 km 103 м
Keep right onto E34
54 km 397 м
54 km 397 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N284 toward Hapert, Bladel, Reusel
Hapert, Bladel, Reusel, N284, 4 km 855 м
4 km 855 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N397 toward Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard
Eersel, Bergeijk, Valkenswaard, N397, 5 km 854 м
5 km 854 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N69 toward Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West
Valkenswaard, Hasselt, Veldhoven-West, N69, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
Keep right onto A67 and take A67 toward Duisburg, Venlo
Duisburg, Venlo, A67, 19 km 768 м
19 km 768 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N279 toward Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne
Asten, Helmond, Meijel, Deurne, N279, 16 km 348 м
16 km 348 м
Keep right onto A67 and take N277 toward Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum
Panningen, Maasbree, Sevenum, N277, 15 km 463 м
15 km 463 м
Keep right onto A67 and drive toward Venlo, Venlo 0-1000
Venlo, Venlo 0-1000, 443 м
443 м
Keep right onto A67
60 km 765 м
60 km 765 м
Keep right and drive toward Essen-Zentrum
Essen-Zentrum, 236 м
236 м
Keep left
60 м
60 м
Continue onto Holsterhauser Straße
Holsterhauser Straße, 1 km 178 м
1 km 178 м
Keep right
45 м
45 м
Turn right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 9
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 50m
Every 2 hours
$53.16–$59.49
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
32 min
Once a week
$12.66–$18.99
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Essen?
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Essen is to train and bus which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 9h 24m.
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 32m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .
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 - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
How far is it from Dunkirk to Essen?
The distance between Dunkirk and Essen is 488 km. The road distance is 360.1 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 via Cologne which takes 5h 7m and costs $76.09 - $304.35 .
How long does it take to get from Dunkirk to Essen?
It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 SNCF, depart from Dunkerque station.
Train or bus from Dunkirk to Essen?
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 7m and costs $76.09 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $65.22 and takes 9h 5m.
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 SNCF, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Can I drive from Dunkirk to Essen?
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Essen is 360 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Dunkirk to Essen.
How do I get a train ticket from Dunkirk to Essen?
Book your Dunkirk to Essen train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Dunkirk to Essen?
Book your Dunkirk to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Essen?
There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.
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