There are 5 ways to get from Nivelles 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 Brussels-Midi
best- Take the train from Nivelles to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
3h 32m€33–76Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from NIVELLES Gare - Quai 4 to LA LOUVIERE SNCB Sud - Quai HE7
- Take the train from La Louviere-Sud to Lille FlandresIc
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to DunkerqueTer
5h 8m€24–47Bus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinflibco 437
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 7m€25–38Drive 172.2 km
- Drive from Nivelles to Dunkirk172.2 km
2h€27–38Train
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille FlandresIc / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to DunkerqueTer
4h 43m€30–55
Nivelles to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nivelles to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 7m.
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 Place de Lalieux and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via FLEURUS Gare SNCB - Quai A, Charleroi Airport and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
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 32m.
The distance between Nivelles and Dunkirk is 214 km. The road distance is 172.2 km.
The best way to get from Nivelles to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Brussels-Midi which takes 3h 32m and costs €30 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Nivelles to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Nivelles to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport 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 Brussels-Midi which takes 3h 32m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 7m.
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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NIVELLES Place de Lalieux to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via FLEURUS Gare SNCB - Quai A, CHARLEROI Airport, Charleroi Airport, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Nivelles to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €18–26
Train from La Louviere-Sud to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–22
- 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
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- 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
- €21–30
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- 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
- €2–5
- 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
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 081 322711
- Website
- letec.be
Bus from NIVELLES Gare - Quai 4 to LA LOUVIERE SNCB Sud - Quai H
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.letec.be/
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More Questions & Answers
Nivelles to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Lille Boulevard de Turin 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 172 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Nivelles to Dunkirk.
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