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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Dessel is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Dessel is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Dessel?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Dessel. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Dessel Markt via Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Warande perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Dessel?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Dessel. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Mol via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Dessel?

The distance between Dunkirk and Dessel is 294 km. The road distance is 219.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Dessel without a car is to train via Antwerp which takes 4h 9m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Dunkirk to Dessel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Dessel bus from?

Dunkirk to Dessel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Dessel train from?

Dunkirk to Dessel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Dessel?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Dessel is to train via Antwerp which takes 4h 9m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Dessel bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Dessel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Dessel train arrive?

Dunkirk to Dessel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Dessel?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Dessel is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Dunkirk to Dessel.

Where can I stay near Dessel?

There are 450+ hotels available in Dessel.

Dunkirk to Dessel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Dessel by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Antwerp
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Moltrain S33 / ...
4h 9m
€49–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
3. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
5h 49m
€22–38
Drive 219.7 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Desselcar 219.7 km
2h 13m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
4h 24m
€46–111
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Moltrain S33 / ...
5h 27m
€47–93
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
6h 43m
€31–57

Dunkirk to Dessel by train and bus

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Distance: 294.1 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Dessel, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Dessel Markt via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Anvers-Central, Mol, and Mol Station perron 4 in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Dessel Markt via Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, and Turnhout Warande perron 1 in around 5h 49m.

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