There are 5 ways to get from Assen to Dunkirk by train (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 Assen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 5m€71–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
10h 41m€40–73Drive 445.5 km
- Drive from Assen to Dunkirkcar 445.5 km
4h 46m€80–115Train
- Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic
7h 50m€70–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic
11h 53m€64–113
Assen to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Assen to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Assen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Assen, Maasstraat and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Groningen central station, Amsterdam Central Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Assen and Dunkirk is 563 km. The road distance is 445.5 km.
The best way to get from Assen to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 7h 5m and costs €70 - €170.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Assen to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Assen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Assen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
The best way to get from Assen to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 7h 5m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Assen to Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Maasstraat to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen central station, Amsterdam Central Station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 10h 41m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Assen to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Assen to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–44
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €40–44
- 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
- €20–35
- 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
- €11–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- 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
- €5–9
- 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
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Assen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.
Assen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Dunkirk is 446 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Assen to Dunkirk.
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