There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Alkmaar by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, 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 Lille
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
5h 12m€63–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Amsterdam Central Stationbus X845
7h 43m€21–57Drive 336 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Alkmaarcar 336 km
3h 58m€60–86Train, fly
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
5h 15m€129–431Train
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
6h 51m€45–152Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain Sprinter / ...
8h 33m€37–121
Dunkirk to Alkmaar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Alkmaar is to bus which costs €21 - €60 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Lille, Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Alkmaar via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Alkmaar is 432 km. The road distance is 336 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Alkmaar without a car is to train via Lille which takes 5h 12m and costs €60 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Dunkirk to Alkmaar, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Alkmaar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Alkmaar train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Alkmaar is to train via Lille which takes 5h 12m and costs €60 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €60 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Alkmaar via Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Amsterdam Central Station, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 7h 43m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
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 Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
- 1st Class
- €40–55
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- 1st Class
- €13–22
Train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–25
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–25
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from La Panne to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Alkmaar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Alkmaar train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Alkmaar is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Dunkirk to Alkmaar.
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