There are 5 ways to get from Zwolle 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
best- Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport 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 54m€97–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
9h 5m€42–68Drive 374.8 km
- Drive from Zwolle to Dunkirkcar 374.8 km
3h 55m€67–97Train via Breda
- Take the train from Zwolle to Bredatrain
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 36m€61–137Train #2
- Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain
- Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
8h 3m€52–138
Zwolle to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwolle to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem Central Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Zwolle and arriving at Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Zwolle and Dunkirk is 487 km. The road distance is 374.8 km.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €95 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Zwolle to Dunkirk bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum station.
Zwolle to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Zwolle to Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem, Centraal Station - H, Arnhem Central Station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- 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 Zwolle to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €17–25
Train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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 Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- RRReis
Bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- RRReis
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Zwolle to Dunkirk bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Apeldoorn, Station.
Zwolle to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwolle to Dunkirk is 375 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Zwolle to Dunkirk.
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