There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, 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
best- Take the train from Maastricht to Liège-GuilleminsS43
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
4h 49m€50–186Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries to Hasselt Station perron 1320a
- Take the train from Hasselt to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La PanneIc / ...
6h 47m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airport
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
6h 35m€36–54Drive 264 km
- Drive from Maastricht to Dunkirk264 km
2h 46m€47–68
Maastricht to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Dunkirk is to bus and train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Charleroi Airport and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Dunkerque via Liège-Guillemins, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Maastricht and Dunkirk is 318 km. The road distance is 264 km.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €50 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Maastricht to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Maastricht to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 station.
Maastricht to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Maastricht to Dunkerque via Liège-Guillemins, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Charleroi Airport and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 35m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–12
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €16–23
Train from Hasselt to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–30
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €14–21
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €7–9
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–17
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–11
- 1st Class
- €10–17
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–34
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €35–50
- Comfort
- €35–55
- Premium
- €55–75
- 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
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
- 1st Class
- €40–55
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
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries to Hasselt Station perron 13
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Maastricht to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.
Maastricht to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Dunkirk is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Maastricht to Dunkirk.
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