There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or train (Eurostar)
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 Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4h 19m€61–174Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Lillebus 328 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 55m€27–52Drive 300.5 km
- Drive from Aachen to Dunkirkcar 300.5 km
2h 56m€47–68Train
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
6h 9m€54–167Train #2
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
6h 11m€56–167
Aachen to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Aachen and Dunkirk is 336 km. The road distance is 300.5 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Aachen to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Aachen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Aachen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Dunkerque via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Aachen station west to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Aachen station west to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Aachen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Dunkirk is 301 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Aachen to Dunkirk.
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