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Compare train and bus for Dunkirk to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunkirk to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of RM13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of RM13, while a train costs an average of RM42.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
RM42 Average price | RM13 Average price Cheapest | RM26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Brussels:
A bus is RM29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Brussels costing on average RM42.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (1h 23m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around RM42 compared to roughly RM26 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Dunkirk to Brussels
How to get from Dunkirk to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dunkirk to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51800 · 504286:15 AM7h40Dunkerque, Gare routière1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)RM141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
51800 · 504286:15 AM7h40Dunkerque, Gare routière1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)RM141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
9890+
8445008:00 AM1h51Dunkerque9:51 AMBrussels-MidiRM381One-way1 transfer
Other options
K52 (846428) · K71 (844830)+
98686:39 PM2h04Dunkerque8:43 PMBrussels-MidiRM351One-way2 transfers
P70 (844702) · K71 (844834)+
98828:32 PM2h14Dunkerque10:46 PMBrussels-MidiRM351One-way2 transfers
K70 (844900)+
98095:12 AM2h27Dunkerque7:39 AMBrussels-MidiRM351One-way1 transfer
51802 · 5091811:50 AM7h30Dunkerque, Gare routière7:20 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)RM181One-way1 transfer
51800 · 32746:15 AM8h10Dunkerque, Gare routière2:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)RM181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Brussels:
A bus is RM29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Brussels costing on average RM42.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunkirk and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dunkerque and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Dunkerque, Gare routière and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Brussels by train.
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