There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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 Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 2m€76–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to The Haguebus N824
7h 39m€33–53Bus via Lille
- 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 Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 16m€34–58Drive 229.3 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdamcar 229.3 km
3h 7m€41–59Train
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 28m€41–108
Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Botlek, Botlekstraat via Lille - Europe Train Station and Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Port of Rotterdam is 348 km. The road distance is 229.3 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 2m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam is to train via Lille which takes 4h 2m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Botlek, Welplaatweg via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Spijkenisse, Spijkenisse Centrum, and Spijkenisse, Metro Centrum in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Botlek, Botlekstraat via Lille - Europe Train Station, Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal, Schiedam Centrum, and Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum in around 7h 16m.
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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- 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
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- 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
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/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 Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- 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 Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dunkerque Port to The Hague
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Dunkirk to Port of Rotterdam.
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