There are 5 ways to get from Alkmaar to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 30m€92–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus X845
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 12m€21–61Drive 336.6 km
- Drive from Alkmaar to Dunkirkcar 336.6 km
3h 53m€60–87Train
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 44m€67–210Train #2
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic
6h 58m€41–126
Alkmaar to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €20 - €65 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam Central Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Dunkerque via Amsterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Alkmaar and Dunkirk is 432 km. The road distance is 336.6 km.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 30m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Alkmaar to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Alkmaar to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.
Alkmaar to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Dunkirk is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 30m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €65 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Dunkerque via Amsterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam Central Station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–10
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €45–70
- 1st Class
- €95–170
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- 1st Class
- €50–85
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €60–85
- Premium
- €85–110
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–70
- Premium
- €70–95
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–29
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €21–30
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €18–20
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Alkmaar to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Alkmaar to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Dunkirk is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Alkmaar to Dunkirk.
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