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How to get fromBrussels Central Station to Dunkirkby train (TGV), bus, car, train, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Brussels Central Station to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    2h 43m
    €34–63

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 32m
    €15–30

  3. Drive 156 km

    1. Drive from Brussels Central Station to Dunkirkcar car 156 km
    1h 35m
    €25–35

  4. Train via Tournai

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournaitrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    3h 40m
    €31–64

  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram tram Kt
    4h 11m
    €23–42

Brussels Central Station to Dunkirk by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Brussels Central Station, Belgium and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Bruxelles-Central to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bruxelles-Central to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 4h 32m.

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