There are 5 ways to get from Duisburg to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Lille
best- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 11m€113–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Duisburg to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h€28–52Drive 338.9 km
- Drive from Duisburg to Dunkirkcar 338.9 km
3h 21m€55–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 712 / ...
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
8h 4m€41–66Train
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain European Sleeper
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
9h 16m€58–111
Duisburg to Dunkirk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Duisburg to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Duisburg to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Duisburg to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Duisburg and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Duisburg to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf and arriving at Dunkerque via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Duisburg and Dunkirk is 469 km. The road distance is 338.9 km.
The best way to get from Duisburg to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 6h 11m and costs €110 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Duisburg to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Duisburg to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Duisburg station.
Duisburg to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Duisburg to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 6h 11m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Duisburg, Germany and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Duisburg Hbf to Dunkerque via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duisburg to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Duisburg to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Duisburg to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Duisburg to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duisburg to Dunkirk is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Duisburg to Dunkirk.
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