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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Groningen is to bus which costs €21 - €80 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Groningen is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Groningen central station via Lille - Europe Train Station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Groningen via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Groningen?

The distance between Dunkirk and Groningen is 591 km. The road distance is 471.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Groningen without a car is to train via Lille which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Dunkirk to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Groningen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Groningen train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Groningen?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Groningen is to train via Lille which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €80 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Groningen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dunkirk to Groningen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Groningen is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Dunkirk to Groningen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dunkirk to Groningen?

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Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 460+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
7h 4m
€88–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
10h 40m
€21–75
Drive 471.1 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Groningen471.1 km
5h 3m
€83–120
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
6h 55m
€137–499
Train
1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-CentralIc
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
8h 26m
€66–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralTer
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
4. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte315 / ...
10h 21m
€81–211

Dunkirk to Groningen by train

43Weekly Trains

7h 4mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 590.9 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Groningen via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Groningen central station via Lille - Europe Train Station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 10h 40m.

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