What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Dunkirk is to bus via Lille which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Dunkirk?

The distance between Dortmund and Dunkirk is 521 km. The road distance is 393.5 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 6h 29m and costs €130 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Dortmund to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Dunkirk bus from?

Dortmund to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Dunkirk train from?

Dortmund to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 6h 29m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Dortmund to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Dortmund to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers station.

Where does the Dortmund to Dunkirk train arrive?

Dortmund to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Dunkirk is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Dortmund to Dunkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Dunkirk?

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Dortmund to Dunkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, 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
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 29m
€138–240
Bus via Lille
cheapest
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 57m
€35–70
Drive 393.5 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Dunkirkcar 393.5 km
3h 59m
€60–87
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
8h 7m
€135–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lillebus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 45m
€37–68

Dortmund to Dunkirk by train

12Weekly Trains

6h 29mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.2 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 7h 57m.

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