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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    5h 57m
    €126–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lillebus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 10m
    €35–71

  3. Bus via Lille

    1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 57m
    €38–80

  4. Drive 393.5 km

    1. Drive from Dortmund to Dunkirkcar car 393.5 km
    4h
    €61–88

  5. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln 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
    6h 41m
    €106–252

Dortmund to Dunkirk by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 7h 57m.

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