There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Lille by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Brussels
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
4h 17m€45–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 26m€20–35Drive 195.8 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Lillecar 195.8 km
1h 56m€31–44Train
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
5h 33m€44–86Train, bus
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Vorselaar Voetbalterreinbus X42
6h 46m€32–56
Dunkirk to Lille by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Lille is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Lille is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Lille Gierlebaan via Lille - Europe Train Station and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Lille. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Herentals via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Lille is 256 km. The road distance is 195.8 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 17m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Dunkirk to Lille, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Lille is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 17m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Lille, Belgium?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Lille Eikenlaan via Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille Gierlebaan via Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 in around 5h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- 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 Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Vorselaar Voetbalterrein
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Lille is 196 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Dunkirk to Lille.
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