There are 5 ways to get from Utrecht to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Lille
best- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4h 56m€83–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 40m€22–37Drive 286.9 km
- Drive from Utrecht to Dunkirkcar 286.9 km
3h 2m€53–76Train
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
5h 48m€41–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Lillebus N800
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 9m€37–59
Utrecht to Dunkirk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Utrecht and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Dunkerque via Rotterdam Alexander, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Utrecht and Dunkirk is 378 km. The road distance is 286.9 km.
The best way to get from Utrecht to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 56m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Utrecht to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Utrecht to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Utrecht station.
Utrecht to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
The best way to get from Utrecht to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 4h 56m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Dunkerque via Rotterdam Alexander, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexander
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Utrecht to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Utrecht to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Alexander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Dunkirk is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Utrecht to Dunkirk.
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