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How to get fromDunkirk to Rotterdamby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train (Eurostar) or tram

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    3h 43m
    €68–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N1325 / ...
    6h 5m
    €11–47

  3. Drive 238.2 km

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Rotterdamcar car 238.2 km
    2h 48m
    €43–61

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CStrain train Ec / ...
    5h 31m
    €31–110

  5. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3tram tram Kt
    2. Take the bus from Bruges to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814 / ...
    6h 49m
    €24–76

Dunkirk to Rotterdam by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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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 43m. 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.

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