There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Vorselaar 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
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Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
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Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentals
Cheapest option
Bus, line 427 bus
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Take the bus from De Panne to Antwerp
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Take the line 427 bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Vorselaar Dorp
2 alternative options
Train, line 420 bus
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Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Berchem
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Take the line 420 bus from Berchem Station perron 11 to Vorselaar Dorp
Drive
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Drive from Dunkirk to Vorselaar
Dunkirk to Vorselaar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Vorselaar is to bus and line 427 bus which costs €11 - €16 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Vorselaar is to drive. Taking this option will cost €24 - €40 and takes 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Vorselaar. However, there are services departing from Jean Bart and arriving at Vorselaar Dorp via Leffrinckoucke Fort des Dunes, De Panne and Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Vorselaar is 168 km. The road distance is 196.3 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Vorselaar without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €45 - €370.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Dunkirk to Vorselaar, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Vorselaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from De Panne station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Vorselaar is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €45 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus and line 427 bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 6h 28m.
Dunkirk to Vorselaar bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Vorselaar Dorp station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Vorselaar is 196 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Dunkirk to Vorselaar.

- Distance: 168 km
- Duration: 4h 25m
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Vorselaar, Belgium?
You can take a train from Dunkirk to Vorselaar via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 9 in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk to Vorselaar via Leffrinckoucke Fort des Dunes, De Panne, Antwerp, and Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 in around 6h 28m.

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €27

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €32 - €38
- 1st Class
- €27 - €32

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €330
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €290 - €330
- Standard
- €60 - €75
- Standard Premier
- €100 - €130

- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- 1st Class
- €11 - €17
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
- 1st Class
- €21 - €35

- Phone
- 070 220 200
- delijn
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Berchem Station perron 11 to Vorselaar Dorp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- €2
- single ticket
- €3
Bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Vorselaar Dorp
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- m-ticket
- €2
- single ticket
- €3

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from De Panne to Antwerp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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