There are 4 ways to get from Nivelles to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train via Lille
best- Take the train from Nivelles to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3h 31m€41–68Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
5h 9m€18–27Bus
- Take the bus from Nivelles to Bruxelles-Midibus Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
5h 40mDrive 172.7 km
- Drive from Nivelles to Dunkirkcar 172.7 km
2h€27–38
Nivelles to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nivelles to Dunkirk is to train which costs €18 - €28 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Nivelles to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 2h and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Nivelles to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Nivelles and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nivelles to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Nivelles and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Nivelles and Dunkirk is 214 km. The road distance is 172.7 km.
The best way to get from Nivelles to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Nivelles to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Nivelles to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Nivelles station.
Nivelles to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Nivelles station.
The best way to get from Nivelles to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Nivelles, Belgium and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Nivelles to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nivelles to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Nivelles to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–11
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- 1st Class
- €21–30
- 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
- €21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Bus from Nivelles to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–16
- 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
- €2–7
- 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 Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–16
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Nivelles to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Nivelles to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nivelles to Dunkirk is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Nivelles to Dunkirk.
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