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How to get fromAmsterdam to Dunkirkby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    4h 35m
    €95–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 55m
    €30–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus bus X845 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    5h 19m
    €37–66

  4. Drive 320.8 km

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Dunkirkcar car 320.8 km
    3h 25m
    €57–82

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 9m
    €43–135

Amsterdam to Dunkirk by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 55m.

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