There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Aalst by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alosttrain S10 / ...
2h 46m€40–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Aalst Zeebergbus 714 / ...
4h 55m€16–29Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 21 to Aalst Meuleschettekapelbus 20
4h 19m€20–34Drive 131 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Aalstcar 131 km
1h 20m€21–29Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes to Adinkerque Garebus 20
- Take the train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
3h 55m
Dunkirk to Aalst by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Aalst is to bus which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Aalst is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Aalst Zeeberg via Lille and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Alost via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Aalst is 218 km. The road distance is 131 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Aalst without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Dunkirk to Aalst, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Aalst bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Aalst train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Aalst is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Aalst, Belgium?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Alost via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Aalst Zeeberg via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 4h 55m.
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
- €13–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 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
- €22–35
- 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
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alost
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 21 to Aalst Meuleschettekapel
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Aalst Zeeberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- 03 28 59 00 78
- Website
- dkbus.com
Bus from Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes to Adinkerque Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- dkbus.com
- 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
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.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
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Aalst bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Aalst train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Aalst is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Dunkirk to Aalst.
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