How to travel from Dunkirk to Brussels

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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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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Driving

$56

Average price

$17

Average price

Cheapest

$31

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 56m

Average total duration

2h 26m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

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CO2 emissions

SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dunkirk to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Brussels:

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Brussels costing on average $56 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Dunkirk to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dunkirk and Brussels including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dunkirk to Brussels among Omio's users.

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from Dunkirk to Brussels

How to get from Dunkirk to Brussels by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dunkirk to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51802 · 50345
    11:50 AM5h40
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    5:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51802 · 50345
    11:50 AM5h40
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    5:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9866+TER844510
    4:00 PM1h43
    Dunkerque
    5:43 PMBrussels-Midi
    $451One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9890+TER844500
    8:00 AM1h52
    Dunkerque
    9:52 AMBrussels-Midi
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9884+TER844502
    9:06 AM1h55
    Dunkerque
    11:01 AMBrussels-Midi
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9854+TER844504
    10:00 AM2h11
    Dunkerque
    12:11 PMBrussels-Midi
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51800 · 50428
    6:15 AM7h40
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51800 · 3274
    6:15 AM8h10
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    2:25 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51802 · 50918
    11:50 AM7h30
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    7:20 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dunkirk to Brussels

Travel to Brussels easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dunkirk to Brussels.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dunkirk and Brussels including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dunkirk to Brussels is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Brussels:

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Brussels costing on average $56 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Dunkirk to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 26m.

The distance from Dunkirk to Brussels is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Dunkirk to Brussels is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dunkirk to Brussels:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dunkerque, Gare routière and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
  • Trains mostly depart from Dunkerque and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dunkirk to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brussels by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Intercity, Renfe, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Brussels by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dunkirk to Brussels with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Dunkirk to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.

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