There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Monschau 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 EupenIc
5h 19m€51–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Take the bus from Lille to Aachen station west328
- Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadt66
8h 47m€23–70Drive 305 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Monschau305 km
3h 17m€48–69Train via Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen HbfIce
5h 34m€69–181Train #2
- Take the train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to EupenIc
7h 10m€29–45
Dunkirk to Monschau by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Monschau is to train which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Monschau is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Lille, Aachen, Bendplatz and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Monschau is 350 km. The road distance is 305 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Monschau without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €50 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Dunkirk to Monschau, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Monschau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Monschau is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €75 and takes 8h 47m.
Dunkirk to Monschau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Monschau is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Dunkirk to Monschau.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Monschau, Germany?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Monschau, Altstadt via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Eupen, and Eupen, Werthplatz in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Monschau, Altstadt via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Aachen station west, Aachen, Bendplatz, and Aachen, Bushof in around 8h 47m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
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
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Eupen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–20
- 1st Class
- €21–35
Train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–21
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Eupen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €18–26
- 1st Class
- €27–40
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/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
Bus from Lille to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–50
- 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
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Aachen station west
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- aseag.de
Bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- ASEAG
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1466+ hotels available in Monschau.







































