There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Venlo 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
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 Aachen HbfIce
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Moenchengladbach HbfRe
5h 43m€74–256Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Take the bus from Lille to Eindhoven Station280 / ...
- Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Venlo Station023
6h 40m€24–57Drive 298.5 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Venlo298.5 km
3h 2m€53–76Train via Breda
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-CentralIc
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to BredaEc / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
- Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlo
6h 58m€50–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralTer
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Turnhout Station MerodeleiX41 / ...
- Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlo
8h 57m€60–106
Dunkirk to Venlo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Venlo is to bus which costs €24 - €60 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Venlo is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Venlo station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Venlo Station via Lille and Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Venlo. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Venlo via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Venlo is 429 km. The road distance is 298.5 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Venlo without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €70 - €260.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Dunkirk to Venlo, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Venlo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Venlo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Venlo is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Venlo, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Venlo via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aachen Hbf, and Mönchengladbach Hbf in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Venlo Station via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Eindhoven Station in around 6h 40m.
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
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- 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
- €21–30
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
- 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
- €15–35
- 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 Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- 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 Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Moenchengladbach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Moenchengladbach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Moenchengladbach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Aachen Hbf to Moenchengladbach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €17–29
Train from Breda to Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Eindhoven to Venlo
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/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
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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 Eindhoven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Eindhoven Station to Venlo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Turnhout Station Merodelei
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Venlo bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Venlo train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Venlo is 298 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Dunkirk to Venlo.
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