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

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam 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
    5h 37m
    €77–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hague to Ghent Dampoortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus bus 280 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus
    8h 10m
    €22–60

  3. Drive 273.6 km

    1. Drive from Leiden to Dunkirkcar car 273.6 km
    3h 11m
    €49–70

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train Eurostar / ...
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain train Ic
    5h 37m
    €32–101

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Roosendaaltrain train Intercity
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain train Ic
    6h 38m
    €35–81

Leiden to Dunkirk by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€77Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Dunkerque via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, Ghent Dampoort, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h 10m.

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