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Dunkerque (Dunkirk) Station

All you need to know

Built in 1848 and renovated twice since, Dunkerque station (Dunkirk station) is full of surprises, just like the iconic northern city itself. Modern and very busy, the station is in the heart of the city and provides access to the whole region, as well as to Paris and many cities across France.

Dunkerque (Dunkirk) station itself has all the essential facilities for passengers. Inside, you will find a tourist office and a photo booth, as well as facilities that make travel easier for people with disabilities.

Dunkirk can be explored on foot: close to the historic centre, the station gives you access to every service imaginable within a few minutes. Tourist sights such as the Saint-Éloi belfry and the Musée Maritime et Portuaire are also easy to reach on foot.

Getting to Dunkerque station (Dunkirk station)

The area immediately around Dunkerque station has been designed to make getting around easy. The local bus network, DK'BUS, makes it easy to reach various parts of the city from the station. Dunkerque station is a true interchange, served by around ten bus lines. Outside the station, a car park and a bicycle park make arriving and departing easy.

Main destinations from Dunkirk

From Dunkirk, you can easily reach all the cities of Hauts-de-France. TER trains link the city to Lille, Arras, Amiens and Calais. To travel on to the capital, take the TGV INOUI. The journey takes 2 hours 35 minutes on average.

And for travellers in a hurry, you can also hit the road on a Flixbus or BlaBlaBus! The bus station, located within the railway station, lets you make quick connections to France, Belgium and beyond.

  • Opening time (excluding public holidays)

    Sunday : from 7h 00m to 21h 30m and Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday : from 4h 45m to 21h 30m and Saturday : from 5h 10m to 21h 30m

  • Bank holiday hours

    New Year’s Day - Easter Monday - Labour Day - Victory Day (1945) - Ascension Thursday - Whit Monday - French National Day - Assumption Day - All Saints’ Day - Armistice Day - Christmas : from 7h 00m to 21h 30m

  • Address

    Place de la gare 59140 DUNKERQUE

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