There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Arnhem by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Utrecht
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
4h 18m€88–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arnhem Central Stationbus N367
6h 25m€30–52Drive 322.2 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Arnhemcar 322.2 km
3h 24m€58–84Train
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 34m€54–115Train #2
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 57m€42–93
Dunkirk to Arnhem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Arnhem is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Arnhem is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Arnhem station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Arnhem Central Station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Arnhem Centraal via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Arnhem is 434 km. The road distance is 322.2 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Arnhem without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 4h 18m and costs €85 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Dunkirk to Arnhem, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Arnhem bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Arnhem train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Arnhem is to train via Utrecht which takes 4h 18m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Arnhem, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Arnhem Centraal via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Arnhem Central Station via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 6h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact 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
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Arnhem Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Arnhem bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Arnhem train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Arnhem is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Dunkirk to Arnhem.
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