There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Aachen by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen HbfIce
3h 44m€56–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station712 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Aachen station west328
6h 25m€19–53Drive 298.5 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Aachen298.5 km
3h 4m€46–66Train
- Take the train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen HbfIce / ...
5h 14m€29–114Train, bus
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-BerchemIc
- Take the bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
8h 9m€22–32
Dunkirk to Aachen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Aachen is to train and bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Aachen station west via Lille and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Aachen is 336 km. The road distance is 298.5 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Aachen without a car is to train via Lille which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Dunkirk to Aachen, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Aachen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Aachen is to train via Lille which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Aachen, Germany?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Aachen Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Aachen station west via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Brussels-North train station in around 6h 25m.
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 Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- 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
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–21
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
- 1st Class
- €21–35
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €11–13
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Aachen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Aachen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Aachen is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Dunkirk to Aachen.
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