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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or tram

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  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 46m
    €87–143

  2. Bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brugesbus bus N814 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram tram Kt
    7h 22m
    €23–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lillebus bus N803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 5m
    €25–45

  4. Drive  238.9 km

    1. Drive from Rotterdam to Dunkirkcar car 238.9 km
    2h 43m
    €45–64

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 1m
    €34–100

Rotterdam to Dunkirk by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 5m.

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