There are 5 ways to get from Zaventem to Dunkirk by train (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
best- Take the train from Zaventem 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€35–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 27m€18–29Drive 166.4 km
- Drive from Zaventem to Dunkirkcar 166.4 km
1h 38m€27–39Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Zaventem to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3h 57m€35–58Train, tram
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
- Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram Kt
5h 18m€27–51
Zaventem to Dunkirk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zaventem to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Zaventem to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Zaventem to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Zaventem Watertorenlaan and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussels Zaventem Airport and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Zaventem to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Zaventem and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Zaventem and Dunkirk is 198 km. The road distance is 166.4 km.
The best way to get from Zaventem to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Zaventem to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Zaventem to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport station.
Zaventem to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Zaventem station.
The best way to get from Zaventem to Dunkirk is to train which takes 3h and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €29 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Zaventem, Belgium and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Zaventem to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zaventem Watertorenlaan to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron A, Brussels Zaventem Airport, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Zaventem to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Zaventem to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zaventem to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Zaventem to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaventem to Dunkirk is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Zaventem to Dunkirk.
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