The average train between Dunkirk and Essen takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Dunkirk and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Essen station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Dunkirk to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Dunkirk to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Essen is 326 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Essen Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 38m.
