What is the cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Dunkirk is to bus and train which costs €25 - €55 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heerlen to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Dunkerque via Aachen, Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Dunkirk?

The distance between Heerlen and Dunkirk is 360 km. The road distance is 285.6 km.

How do I travel from Heerlen to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 5h 32m and costs €45 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Heerlen to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Heerlen to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Dunkirk train from?

Heerlen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Where does the Heerlen to Dunkirk train arrive?

Heerlen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Dunkirk is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Heerlen to Dunkirk.

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Heerlen to Dunkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, 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.

Train via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
5h 32m
€47–182
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Ghent DampoortN84
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to La PanneIc
8h 32m
€26–54
Drive 285.6 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Dunkirk285.6 km
2h 45m
€50–73
Train
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-GuilleminsS43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La PanneIc / ...
5h 46m
€35–77

Heerlen to Dunkirk by train

43Weekly Trains

5h 32mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heerlen to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 359.7 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Dunkerque via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 32m.

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