There are 5 ways to get from Venlo 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 Lille
best- Take the train from Blerick to Eindhoven
- Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
- Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-MidiEc
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
6h 28m€62–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Venlo Station to Eindhoven Station023
- Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Lille280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
6h 40m€24–63Drive 298.9 km
- Drive from Venlo to Dunkirk298.9 km
3h 1m€53–76Train
- Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven
- Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La PanneIc
6h 47m€47–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven
- Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats823 / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La PanneIc
7h 20m€32–48
Venlo to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Dunkirk is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Venlo to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Venlo station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Venlo Station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Eindhoven Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Blerick and arriving at Dunkerque via Eindhoven, Breda, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Venlo and Dunkirk is 396 km. The road distance is 298.9 km.
The best way to get from Venlo to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 6h 28m and costs €60 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Venlo to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Venlo to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venlo Station.
Venlo to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Blerick station.
The best way to get from Venlo to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 6h 28m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €65 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Venlo, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Blerick to Dunkerque via Eindhoven, Breda, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venlo Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Eindhoven Station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Blerick to Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–26
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–15
- 1st Class
- €16–26
Train from Eindhoven to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Venlo to Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €17–29
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Breda to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €16–24
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–10
- 1st Class
- €10–16
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Venlo Station to Eindhoven Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Eindhoven Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- 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
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Eindhoven Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Venlo to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.
Venlo to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Dunkirk is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Venlo to Dunkirk.
Book your Venlo to Dunkirk bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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