There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, rideshare, car, train (Eurostar), 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 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
3h 27m€87–177Bus
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 Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 39m€25–49Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dunkirk to Rotterdam (RTM)244.5 km
2h 56mDrive 244.5 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM)car 244.5 km
2h 56m€45–65Train
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
5h 31m€39–99Tram, bus
- Take the tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3tram Kt
- Take the bus from Bruges to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
7h 31m€25–41
Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is to tram and bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Rotterdam Airport (RTM). However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport via Lille - Europe Train Station and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron AA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM). However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is 333 km. The road distance is 244.5 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) without a car is to train via Lille which takes 3h 27m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM), including transfers.
Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is to train via Lille which takes 3h 27m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Rotterdam Airport (RTM), Netherlands?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron AA in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Rotterdam, Rotterdam Airport via Lille - Europe Train Station, Rotterdam, and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron AA in around 6h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dunkirk to Rotterdam (RTM)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Dunkirk to Rotterdam Airport (RTM).
There are 830+ hotels available in Rotterdam Airport (RTM).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dunkirk and Rotterdam Airport (RTM). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






































