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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dunkirk to Brussels
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
6 h 43 m
Buses on 18 Sept
3
Distance
140 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dunkirk to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dunkirk to Brussels will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Fast coaches
To travel from Dunkirk to Brussels you need to make at least one change.
51802 · 5091811:507h30Dunkerque, Gare routière19:20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£81One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus12:155h00Dunkerque, Gare routière17:15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£101One-way1 change- 51800 · 504286:157h40Dunkerque, Gare routière13:55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£181One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:155h00Dunkerque, Gare routière17:15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£101One-way1 change
- 51802 · 5091811:507h30Dunkerque, Gare routière19:20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£81One-way1 change
- 51800 · 504286:157h40Dunkerque, Gare routière13:55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)£181One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 140 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Dunkirk to Brussels is a coach with an average price of £12.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Brussels:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Brussels costing on average £34.
The fastest way to travel from Dunkirk to Brussels is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 22m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dunkirk and Brussels including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Dunkirk to Brussels bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dunkirk to Brussels coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51802 · 50918 | 11:50 Dunkerque, Gare routière | 7h30 | 19:20 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 Dunkerque, Gare routière | 3h30 | 15:45 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| 51800 · 50428 | 6:15 Dunkerque, Gare routière | 7h40 | 13:55 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Dunkirk to Brussels coaches with Omio?
BlaBlaCar Bus as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from Dunkirk to Brussels.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Dunkirk to Brussels.
Why book with Omio vs BlaBlaCar Bus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Dunkirk to Brussels.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare BlaBlaCar Bus with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Dunkirk to Brussels.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Wanderu or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Dunkirk to Brussels.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Dunkirk to Brussels.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dunkirk to Brussels
France
Belgium
Buses from Dunkirk to Brussels run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:15, the last at 20:15. The fastest coach covers the 140 km distance in 3h 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 140 km |
Average bus duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 6:15 |
Last bus 20:15 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Dunkirk to BrusselsYou can travel by bus between Dunkirk to Brussels with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£24
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar Bus
About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average BlaBlaCar Bus Duration
5h 40m
Cheapest BlaBlaCar Bus Price
£7
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.
What's included in each class
Compare BlaBlaCar Bus classes and the amenities included in each one.
Standard
- Power plugs
- WC
- Air-conditioned
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day
Complete guide to Brussels
Things to do in Brussels
Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
- Must visit
Magritte Museum
Compact museum dedicated to René Magritte, presenting paintings, archives and context for Belgium’s celebrated Surrealist artist.
- Recommended
Oldmasters Museum
Major fine arts museum with Flemish, Belgian and European works, ideal for tracing artistic developments across centuries.
- Recommended
Horta Museum
Art Nouveau house designed by Victor Horta, offering an intimate look at architecture, interiors and decorative detail.
- Must visit
Grand-Place
Historic square packed with ornate façades, seasonal events and evening illumination; a natural starting point for exploring the centre.
- Must visit
Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
A characterful shopping arcade with glass roof, elegant details and a classic route for a refined walk in the centre.
- Must visit
Mont des Arts
Landscaped hill with gardens, fountains and one of Brussels’ most rewarding skyline views near the upper town museums.
- Gluten-free
Moules-frites
Moules-frites pairs North Sea mussels with crisp chips. It is a Brussels brasserie classic, especially popular in cooler months.
- Gluten-free
Stoemp
Stoemp is mashed potatoes mixed with seasonal vegetables, often served with sausage or bacon. It is a comforting Brussels staple.
Carbonnade flamande
Carbonnade flamande is a slow-cooked beef and onion stew made with Belgian beer. It is a beloved hearty dish in Brussels cafés.
Aux Armes de Bruxelles
Refined Belgian dining in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, known for well-presented regional dishes and a polished atmosphere.
Chez Léon
Traditional restaurant famed for mussels, oysters and other Belgian seafood dishes in a lively, classic brasserie setting.
Le Cirio
Long-running brasserie serving stoemp, carbonnade and other Belgian staples in an elegant Art Nouveau-inspired dining room.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and restaurants are not cheap, but public transport is reasonable and budget eats are easy to find.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for fast food or casual eats.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €70+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €3-5 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is appreciated in cafés, but not expected.
STIB
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- €2.70
- Day pass
- €8.50
To the city centre
Brussels South (Gare du Midi) -> Grand-Place, Brussels
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 20 min
Best option: Train to Bruxelles-Central/Brussel-Centraal
- Price
- €2.70
- Duration
- 5 min
- Contactless payment works on STIB buses, trams and metro gates. A single contactless journey costs €2.40 and the daily cap is €8.50.
- For the standard full-price urban ticket, use a Brupass 1 journey at €2.70 rather than airport or on-board variants.
FAQs: Dunkirk to Brussels coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dunkirk to Brussels by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Dunkirk to Brussels can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Dunkirk to Brussels is £12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Dunkirk to Brussels is 3h 30m to travel the 140 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Dunkirk to Brussels leaves at 6:15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Dunkirk to Brussels leaves at 20:15.
Yes, there are 1 direct coaches a day from Dunkirk to Brussels with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Dunkirk to Brussels, you can count on BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Brussels. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Dunkirk and Brussels and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Brussels from Dunkirk is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Dunkirk to Brussels is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dunkirk and Brussels including taking a train and coach.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Dunkirk to Brussels for coach company BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Dunkirk to Brussels:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Dunkirk to Brussels depends on the coach companies:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Dunkirk to Brussels.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Dunkirk to Brussels:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Dunkirk to Brussels:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Dunkirk to Brussels. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Dunkirk to Brussels with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Dunkirk to Brussels with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Dunkirk to Brussels with the following coach company: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dunkirk and Brussels
Most Dunkirk to Brussels buses use the Dunkerque, Gare routière to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) station pair. Use this guide to compare Dunkirk and Brussels bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Dunkirk
Arrival bus stations in Brussels
Dunkerque, Gare routière
Which Brussels station do buses from Dunkirk arrive at?
Buses from Dunkirk to Brussels most often arrive at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi). Some services arrive at Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord), so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Brussels arrival station.
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)Avenue Fonsny 47, 1060 Brussels, Belgium
City-centre transport
Getting to Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) from Brussels city centre
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) is 2 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainEuroCity · 4m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Ice · 14m · £0.90
Bus48 · 16m · £3 · every ~9 min
Bus · 20m
FlixBus N1153 · 29m · £0.90
Subway2, 6 · 18m · £3 · every ~38 min
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) bus station facilities and services
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Midi (in the station), Belgian Bites (in the station), Fritland Express (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Elevators, ramps.
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