Dunkirk to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Essen takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 47m
Duration: 487 km
Distance: €159
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lille

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Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...

5h 30m

€76–283

Dunkirk to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:13 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:30 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
5h 20m • 3 changes
8:30 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
12h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 2:50 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:50 PM
5h 50m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 7:50 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.