There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
3h 42m€63–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Rotterdam Central StationN1325 / ...
6h 5m€11–42Drive 238.2 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Rotterdam238.2 km
2h 47m€42–61Train
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-CentralIc
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar / ...
4h 54m€29–115Train, bus
- Take the train from La Panne to BrugesP
- Take the bus from Bruges to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
7h€25–61
Dunkirk to Rotterdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €11 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Rotterdam is 322 km. The road distance is 238.2 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Lille which takes 3h 42m and costs €60 - €200.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam is to train via Lille which takes 3h 42m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Rotterdam Centraal via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Rotterdam Central Station via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 6h 5m.
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
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–29
- 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
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- 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
- 3 times a week
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from La Panne to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–17
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- 1st Class
- €28–50
- 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
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–35
- 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
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Rotterdam is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Dunkirk to Rotterdam.
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