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- Take the train from Alost to Bruxelles-Miditrain S10 / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3h 33m€38–63Line 20 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Aalst Vredeplein to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24bus 20
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
4h 15m€18–27Drive 132.3 km
- Drive from Aalst to Dunkirkcar 132.3 km
1h 17m€21–31Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus 20
3h 50m
Aalst to Dunkirk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aalst to Dunkirk is to line 20 bus and train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Aalst to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €20 - €30.
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 33m.
The distance between Aalst and Dunkirk is 218 km. The road distance is 132.3 km.
The best way to get from Aalst to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Aalst to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Aalst to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Alost station.
Aalst to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aalst to Dunkirk is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Aalst to Dunkirk.
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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 33m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Alost to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Aalst Vredeplein to Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 24
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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