GETTING TO DOUR
Here you'll find all the transport information you need to get to Dour.
Parking
To get to Dour, we recommend using public transport. There are options in train + shuttle from Saint-Ghislain station, but also with partner bus companies « Ontours » and « Maximal Trips».
If you still wish to come by car, we encourage you to carpool.
You must use one of the 4 official parking lots, accessible only with a Parking Pass purchased in advance. The rate is fixed, regardless of the length of your stay. One Parking Pass per vehicle is required.
1.Parking Easy – Limited quantities.
- Very close to the entrance to the festival site – 5′ walk.
- 45€ for the Parking Pass valid from Wednesday July 16 to Monday July 21 inclusive.
2.Parking Nord – Limited quantities.
- Very close to the entrance to the festival site and the “Dour Experience” area – 3′ walk.
- 45€ for the Parking Pass valid from Wednesday July 16 to Monday July 21 inclusive.
3.Parking Ouest
- Recommended for holders of camping passes.
- Includes round-trip shuttle bus to site entrance.*
- 25€ for the Parking Pass valid from Wednesday July 16 to Monday July 21 inclusive.
🚫 Access on foot from Parking Ouest to the festival site is prohibited.
If you arrive outside shuttle times, opt for Parking Sud, whose access to the festival is accessible on foot at all times.
*Shuttle service times : Wednesdays 8am to 11:45pm – Thursdays 9am to 11:45pm – Fridays to Sundays 11am to 9pm and Mondays 4am to 12pm.
4.Parking Sud
- Recommended for non-camping pass holders.
- 25′ walk to the site entrance.
- 25€ for the Parking Pass valid from Wednesday July 16 to Monday July 21 inclusive.
- 15€ for the Parking Pass, valid for 1 day only, with permanent exit.
Getting there by bus
Bus travel to the festival is available from several major cities :
- France : Lille and Paris
👉 ONTOURS
- Belgium : Antwerp and Brussels
- Netherlands: Amsterdam, Breda, Eindhoven, Rotterdam and Utrecht
Getting there by train
Make the right choice and come to the Dour Festival by train ! The SNCB will be providing extra capacity.
Get off at Saint-Ghislain station. From there, a free shuttle bus will take you to the festival site and campsite.
Event Train Ticket : Round trip at half price.
You have a unique SNCB code for each festival ticket. This code will be provided when you download your festival ticket. Each code is unique and can only be used once!
Click here to buy your Event Train Ticket with your SNCB code. It’s valid for 1 return ticket in 2nd class at half price between any Belgian station and Saint-Ghislain station.
All info, conditions and purchase here.
Getting there by shuttle bus
Getting there by plane
Three airports are within easy reach of Dour :
- BRUSSELS airport – There’s a train station in the basement of the airport. Take a train to Saint-Ghislain.
- CHARLEROI airport (Brussels South) – A shuttle bus will take you to Charleroi station (line A).
- LILLE airport – A shuttle bus will take you to Lille Flandres station.
You can plan your trip easily with the SNCB Travel planner. Our free shuttles are waiting for you at Saint-Ghislain station.