There are 5 ways to get from Nijmegen to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Lille
best- Take the train from Nijmegen to Bredatrain
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 44m€65–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Lillebus 822 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 30m€28–44Drive 306.2 km
- Drive from Nijmegen to Dunkirkcar 306.2 km
3h 14m€57–82Train
- Take the train from Nijmegen to Bredatrain
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
6h 36m€43–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Nijmegen to Tilburgtrain
- Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 3bus X41 / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 52m€51–85
Nijmegen to Dunkirk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Dunkerque via Breda, Anvers-Central, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Nijmegen and Dunkirk is 375 km. The road distance is 306.2 km.
The best way to get from Nijmegen to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 5h 44m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Nijmegen to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Nijmegen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.
Nijmegen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.
The best way to get from Nijmegen to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 5h 44m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Nijmegen to Dunkerque via Breda, Anvers-Central, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Nijmegen to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Nijmegen to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Nijmegen to Tilburg
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Nijmegen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Nijmegen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Dunkirk is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Nijmegen to Dunkirk.
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