What is the cheapest way to get from Aalst to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Aalst to Dunkirk is to line 20 bus and train which costs €12 - €17 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aalst to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from Aalst to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Aalst and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Aalst to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Alost and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Aalst to Dunkirk?

The distance between Aalst and Dunkirk is 213 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.

How do I travel from Aalst to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Aalst to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €30 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Aalst to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Aalst to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aalst to Dunkirk train from?

Aalst to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Alost station.

Where does the Aalst to Dunkirk train arrive?

Aalst to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Aalst to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Aalst to Dunkirk is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Aalst to Dunkirk.

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Aalst to Dunkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aalst to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Alost to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
3h 28m
€33–76
Line 20 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aalst Vredeplein to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 1220
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La PanneIc / ...
4h 1m
€12–17
Drive 131.8 km
1. Drive from Aalst to Dunkirk131.8 km
1h 16m
€21–30
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La PanneIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes20
3h 36m

Aalst to Dunkirk by train

43Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.4 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Aalst, Belgium and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Alost to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 28m.

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