There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Netherlands 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 EuropeTer
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Amsterdam Centraal
4h 29m€50–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Amsterdam Central StationX845
6h 25m€14–52Drive 310.1 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Amsterdam310.1 km
3h 43m€55–79Train, fly
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
4h 23m€116–388Train
- Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-CentralIc
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam CentraalThalys
6h 17m€37–130Train via Roosendaal
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille FlandresTer
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralTer
- Take the train from Roosendaal to Amsterdam Centraal
7h 26m€69–129
Dunkirk to Netherlands by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Netherlands is to bus which costs €14 - €55 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Netherlands is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Netherlands station. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Netherlands is 391 km. The road distance is 310.1 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Netherlands without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 29m and costs €50 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Dunkirk to Netherlands, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Netherlands bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Netherlands train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Netherlands is to train via Lille which takes 4h 29m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €55 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Netherlands?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Amsterdam Centraal via Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Brussel-Zuid in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Amsterdam Central Station via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–230
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
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- 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
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- 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
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €16–24
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
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–90
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Roosendaal to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 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
- €2–5
- 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
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Amsterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Netherlands bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Netherlands train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Netherlands is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Dunkirk to Netherlands.
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