There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Geel 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 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 Bruxelles-Midi to HerentalsIc / ...
3h 43m€46–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station829 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Station perron 1R90 / ...
- Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Geel Stadspark32a
6h 47m€14–36Drive 209.1 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Geel209.1 km
2h 6m€33–47Train
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-BerchemIc
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to GeelS33 / ...
5h 3m€23–29
Dunkirk to Geel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Geel is to bus which costs €14 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Geel is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Geel. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Geel Stadspark via Lille, Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Leuven Station perron 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Geel. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Geel via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi and Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Geel is 259 km. The road distance is 209.1 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Geel without a car is to train via Lille which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Dunkirk to Geel, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Geel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Geel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Geel is to train via Lille which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Geel, Belgium?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Geel via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, and Herentals in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Geel Stadspark via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, Leuven Station perron 1, and Leuven Station perron 15 in around 6h 47m.
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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
- €21
- 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
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- 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
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–17
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
- 1st Class
- €21–35
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Geel
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 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
- €6–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Station perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Geel Stadspark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Geel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Geel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Geel is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Dunkirk to Geel.
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