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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Dunkirk
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Dunkirk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Dunkirk:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Dunkirk costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Dunkirk as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Dunkerque, Gare routière.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in De Panne station.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Dunkirk by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Dunkirk by bus.
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