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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Rotterdam via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Rotterdam?

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 2h 58m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Rotterdam?

The distance between Dunkirk and Rotterdam is 322 km. The road distance is 238.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dunkirk to Rotterdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Rotterdam is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Dunkirk to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunkirk to Rotterdam?

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Dunkirk to Rotterdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2h 58m
€69–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 59m
€24–51
Drive 238.6 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Rotterdamcar 238.6 km
2h 48m
€43–62
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 26m
€45–116
Train #2
1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
6h 13m
€37–85

Dunkirk to Rotterdam by train

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2h 58mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.5 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Rotterdam via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 59m.

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