There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or tram
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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
4h 13m€77–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LilleN803 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 5m€10–48Drive 238.8 km
- Drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk238.8 km
2h 43m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La PanneIc
5h 17m€21–68Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to BrugesN814 / ...
- Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne StationKt
6h 11m€20–64
Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €10 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Centrum station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Rotterdam Centrum and Dunkirk is 322 km. The road distance is 238.8 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 13m and costs €75 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 4h 13m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam Centrum, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €40–60
- Comfort
- €45–65
- Premium
- €65–90
- 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
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- 1st Class
- €28–50
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €6–10
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- 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
- €2–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk.
Book your Rotterdam Centrum to Dunkirk bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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