There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Limal 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 Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ottigniestrain S8 / ...
3h 8m€41–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 58m€14–28Drive 181.4 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Limalcar 181.4 km
2h 1m€28–41Train via Lille
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ottigniestrain S8 / ...
3h 53m€42–102Train #2
- Take the train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ottigniestrain S8 / ...
5h 9m€34–63
Dunkirk to Limal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Limal is to bus which costs €14 - €29 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Limal is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Limal. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at LIMAL Place via Lille - Europe Train Station, Bruxelles-Midi and BRAINE-L'ALLEUD Ancienne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Limal. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Limal via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi and Ottignies. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Limal is 220 km. The road distance is 181.4 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Limal without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Dunkirk to Limal, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Limal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Limal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Limal is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €29 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Limal, Belgium?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Limal via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, and Ottignies in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to LIMAL Place via Lille - Europe Train Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, Bruxelles-Midi, Braine-l'Alleud, and BRAINE-L'ALLEUD Ancienne Station in around 5h 58m.
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
- €13–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
- 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
- €22–35
- 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
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ottignies
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- 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
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Limal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Limal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Limal is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Dunkirk to Limal.
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