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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Aalst is to bus and line 20 bus which costs €15 - €25 and takes 4h 30m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Aalst?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Aalst Verastenstraat via Lille, Gent Dampoort and Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Aalst?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Aalst. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Alost via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Aalst?

The distance between Dunkirk and Aalst is 218 km. The road distance is 131 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Aalst without a car is to train via Lille which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Dunkirk to Aalst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Aalst bus from?

Dunkirk to Aalst bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Aalst train from?

Dunkirk to Aalst train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Aalst?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Aalst is to train via Lille which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs €15 - €25 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Aalst bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Aalst bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Aalst train arrive?

Dunkirk to Aalst train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Aalst?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Aalst is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Dunkirk to Aalst.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunkirk to Aalst?

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Dunkirk to Aalst - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, car, and bus

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

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Train via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Alosttrain S10 / ...
2h 26m
€38–94
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 21 to Aalst Verastenstraatbus 20
4h 30m
€15–24
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from La Panne to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 21 to Aalst Meuleschettekapelbus 20
4h 23m
€18–27
Drive 131 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Aalstcar 131 km
1h 20m
€21–30
Train
1. Take the train from La Panne to Alosttrain Ic
4h 22m
€24–40

Dunkirk to Aalst by train

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Distance: 218.4 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Alost via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Aalst Verastenstraat via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Ghent Dampoort, Gent Dampoort, Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 15, and Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 21 in around 4h 30m.

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