There are 5 ways to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
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 Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 24m€62–142Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Zwolle to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
8h 8m€35–81Drive 374.9 km
- Drive from Zwolle to Dunkirkcar 374.9 km
3h 54m€67–97Train via Breda
- Take the train from Zwolle to Bredatrain
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic
7h 41m€54–127Bus
- Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lillebus 822
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
9h 5m€39–60
Zwolle to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk is to train and bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwolle to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Apeldoorn, Station [ G ], Arnhem Central Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Zwolle and arriving at Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Zwolle and Dunkirk is 487 km. The road distance is 374.9 km.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Zwolle to Dunkirk bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum station.
Zwolle to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Zwolle to Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Apeldoorn, Station [ G ], Arnhem, Centraal Station, Arnhem Central Station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Zwolle to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Zwolle to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–14
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–27
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €24–27
- 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
- €20–35
- 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
- €11–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- 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
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- rrreis.nl
Bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- rrreis.nl
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- 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
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Zwolle to Dunkirk bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Apeldoorn, Station.
Zwolle to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwolle to Dunkirk is 375 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Zwolle to Dunkirk.
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