There are 5 ways to get from Bielefeld to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, 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 Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 56m€101–258Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Antwerpbus N1328
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to La Pannetrain Ic
9h 33m€36–57Bus
- Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus
- Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
9h 28m€65–154Drive 494.8 km
- Drive from Bielefeld to Dunkirkcar 494.8 km
4h 51m€77–112Train
- Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
9h 47m€106–207
Bielefeld to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Dunkirk is to bus and train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Dunkerque via Köln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Bielefeld and Dunkirk is 619 km. The road distance is 494.8 km.
The best way to get from Bielefeld to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 7h 56m and costs €100 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Bielefeld to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Bielefeld to Dunkirk bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.
Bielefeld to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bielefeld to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 7h 56m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dunkerque via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 28m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €44–49
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €34–38
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €65–90
- Premium
- €90–120
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €70–100
- Comfort
- €80–120
- Premium
- €110–150
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Anvers-Berchem to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
- 1st Class
- €21–35
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- 1st Class
- €21–30
- 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
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
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
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- support@ewe.ua
- Website
- ewe.ua
Bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–65
- Website
- https://ewe.ua/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- 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
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +48 801 22 33 44
- bilety@sindbad.pl
- Website
- sindbad.pl
Bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–70
- Website
- https://www.sindbad.pl/en/home
- 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
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bielefeld to Dunkirk bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr station.
Bielefeld to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Dunkirk is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Bielefeld to Dunkirk.
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