There are 5 ways to get from Groningen to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), 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
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
7h 51m€97–301Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk075 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
10h 37m€21–75Drive 470 km
- Drive from Groningen to Dunkirk470 km
4h 58m€83–119Train
- Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La PanneIc
7h 54m€70–253Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmeloord, Busstation315
- Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La PanneIc
10h 16m€54–86
Groningen to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €21 - €75 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 4h 58m 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 City Center - Sloterdijk and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Groningen and Dunkirk is 591 km. The road distance is 470 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 7h 51m and costs €95 - €310.
It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 51m and costs €95 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €75 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Groningen to Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 51m. 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 10h 37m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–120
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €45–50
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- 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
- €15–40
- 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
- €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
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
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
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 Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–45
- 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
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +31 (0)900 – 0108
- Website
- gd.qbuzz.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmeloord, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
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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 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Dunkirk is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Groningen to Dunkirk.
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