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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €16 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Dunkirk?

The distance between Amsterdam and Dunkirk is 391 km. The road distance is 310.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 5h 1m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Amsterdam to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Dunkirk bus from?

Amsterdam to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Dunkirk train from?

Amsterdam to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 5h 1m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Dunkirk train arrive?

Amsterdam to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Dunkirk is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Amsterdam to Dunkirk.

How do I get a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Dunkirk?

Book your Amsterdam to Dunkirk bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2335+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Amsterdam to Dunkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Lille
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
5h 1m
€83–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to LilleX845
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 30m
€16–50
Drive 310.7 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Dunkirk310.7 km
3h 39m
€55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La PanneIc
5h 41m
€32–115
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Antwerpen-CentraalEurocity Direct
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La PanneIc
6h 38m
€42–108

Amsterdam to Dunkirk by train

43Weekly Trains

5h 1mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391.1 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 30m.

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