Rome2Rio

How to get fromRotterdam Centraal Station to Dunkirkby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train

Find Transport to Dunkirk

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), 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.

  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    3h 50m
    €78–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam 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
    5h 25m
    €25–45

  3. Drive 240.1 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Dunkirkcar car 240.1 km
    2h 45m
    €43–62

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train Eurostar / ...
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 19m
    €35–102

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ghent Dampoortbus bus 803 / ...
    2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 14m
    €28–55

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Dunkirk by foot and train

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Dunkirk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Rotterdam Centraal Station, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a vehicle from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Dunkerque via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 25m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers