There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Tournai by train, bus, or car
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 Europe
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Tournaitrain Ic
1h 25m€18–41Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Tournaitrain Ic
2h 4m€12–21Drive 99 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Tournaicar 99 km
1h 7m€16–23Train
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Tournaitrain Ic
1h 59m€17–40
Dunkirk to Tournai by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Tournai is to bus and train which costs €11 - €21 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Tournai is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Tournai. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Tournai via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Tournai is 106 km. The road distance is 99 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Tournai without a car is to train via Lille Europe which takes 1h 25m and costs €18 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Dunkirk to Tournai, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Tournai train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Tournai train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Tournai is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Dunkirk to Tournai.
There are 1945+ hotels available in Tournai.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Tournai, Belgium?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Tournai via Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Tanneurs, and Lille Flandres in around 1h 25m.
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
- €11–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Flandres to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/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
- €4–9
- 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
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