There are 5 ways to get from Groningen to Dunkirk by train (TGV), 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 via Lille
best- Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 22m€77–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 075 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
8h 32m€41–74Drive 470.4 km
- Drive from Groningen to Dunkirkcar 470.4 km
5h 1m€86–123Train
- Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
8h 11m€67–135Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Brussels-North train stationbus
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 712 / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
10h 56m€56–96
Groningen to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €85 - €130.
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 City Center - Sloterdijk and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Groningen and Dunkirk is 591 km. The road distance is 470.4 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 7h 22m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 via Lille which takes 7h 22m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Groningen to Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h 32m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Groningen central station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Groningen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Groningen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Dunkirk is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Groningen to Dunkirk.
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