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
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to BredaEc
- Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
5h 23m€60–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arnhem Central StationN367 / ...
6h 25m€25–57Drive 320.6 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Arnhem320.6 km
3h 25m€57–82Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralTer
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to BredaEc
- Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
6h 51m€65–131Train #2
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-CentralIc
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to BredaEc
- Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
6h 55m€43–71
Dunkirk to Arnhem by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Arnhem is to bus which costs €25 - €60 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Arnhem is to drive which takes 3h 25m 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, Bruxelles-Midi and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Arnhem is 393 km. The road distance is 320.6 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Arnhem without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €60 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 which takes 5h 23m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €60 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, Bruxelles-Midi, and Breda in around 5h 23m. 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 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
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- 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
- €21–30
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
- 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
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €16–24
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–10
- 1st Class
- €10–16
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €17–26
- 1st Class
- €30–55
Train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €17–29
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €12–14
- 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 Arnhem Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- 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 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Dunkirk to Arnhem.
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