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How to get fromDunkirk to Dortmundby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    5h 48m
    €79–303

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N380 / ...
    8h 26m
    €43–74

  3. Drive  394.4 km

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Dortmundcar car 394.4 km
    4h
    €64–92

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus bus
    8h 32m
    €51–65

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from La Panne to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain train Tha
    9h 8m
    €151–255

Dunkirk to Dortmund by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Dortmund Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via Lille - Europe Train Station and LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers in around 8h 32m.

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