There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Nijmegen 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 Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain
5h 8m€64–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N367 / ...
5h 50m€22–52Drive 303.4 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Nijmegencar 303.4 km
3h 16m€54–78Train
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain
6h 32m€45–54
Dunkirk to Nijmegen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Nijmegen is to bus which costs €22 - €55 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Nijmegen is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Nijmegen station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Nijmegen Centraal Station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Nijmegen via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Nijmegen is 375 km. The road distance is 303.4 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Nijmegen without a car is to train via Lille which takes 5h 8m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Dunkirk to Nijmegen, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Nijmegen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Nijmegen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Nijmegen is to train via Lille which takes 5h 8m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Nijmegen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Nijmegen via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, and Breda in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Nijmegen Centraal Station via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 5h 50m.
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 Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
- 1st Class
- €40–55
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- 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
- 37 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 Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €16–24
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Breda to Nijmegen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €12–14
- 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 Nijmegen Centraal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Nijmegen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Nijmegen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Nijmegen is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Dunkirk to Nijmegen.
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