There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
4h 19m€42–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station328
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille712 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
6h 48m€19–50Drive 300.5 km
- Drive from Aachen to Dunkirk300.5 km
2h 56m€46–67Train
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins BfTha
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La PanneIc / ...
5h 8m€30–115Train #2
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to La PanneIc / ...
5h 45m€45–68
Aachen to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €19 - €55 and takes 6h 48m.
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 Brussels-North train station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
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 €40 - €170.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 6h 48m.
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 Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–21
Train from Brussels-Nord to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–22
- 1st Class
- €24–35
- 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
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–29
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €11–13
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–19
- 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
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Aachen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Dunkirk is 300 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Aachen to Dunkirk.
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