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 via Lille
best- Take the train from Zwolle to Goudatrain
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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 49m€90–170Bus
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 6m€46–68Drive 374.8 km
- Drive from Zwolle to Dunkirkcar 374.8 km
3h 55m€67–97Train
- Take the train from Zwolle to Bredatrain
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic
7h 41m€51–115Train #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 1m€54–118
Zwolle to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 6m.
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 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Zwolle and arriving at Dunkerque via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Zwolle and Dunkirk is 465 km. The road distance is 374.8 km.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 5h 49m and costs €90 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 via Lille which takes 5h 49m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Zwolle to Dunkerque via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 49m. 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 6m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Zwolle to Gouda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Zwolle to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- rrreis.nl
Bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- rrreis.nl
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/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 Gouda 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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