There are 5 ways to get from Groningen to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Groningen to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic
7h 40m€56–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
9h 10m€22–68Drive 470 km
- Drive from Groningen to Dunkirkcar 470 km
4h 59m€82–119Train via Lille
- Take the train from Groningen to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 44m€104–172Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic
9h 55m€36–101
Groningen to Dunkirk by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €22 - €70 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Amsterdam Central Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Dunkerque via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Groningen and Dunkirk is 509 km. The road distance is 470 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Groningen to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Groningen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Groningen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Dunkirk is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €70 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Groningen to Jean Bart via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, La Panne, Adinkerque Gare, and Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Amsterdam Central Station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Groningen to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €33–37
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–30
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Groningen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.
Groningen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Dunkirk is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Groningen to Dunkirk.
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