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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €14 - €26 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Wijnpers and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussels-North train station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Leuven to Dunkirk?

The distance between Leuven and Dunkirk is 217 km. The road distance is 184.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 3h 32m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Leuven to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Dunkirk bus from?

Leuven to Dunkirk bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Wijnpers station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Dunkirk train from?

Leuven to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Leuven to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 3h 32m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €26 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Leuven to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Leuven to Dunkirk bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Leuven to Dunkirk train arrive?

Leuven to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Dunkirk is 185 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Leuven to Dunkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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

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

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 Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3h 32m
€38–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 328 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
5h 41m
€14–26
Drive 184.8 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Dunkirkcar 184.8 km
1h 49m
€29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
4h 5m
€38–68
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Louvain to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram Kt
4h 36m
€37–60

Leuven to Dunkirk by train

43Weekly Trains

3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217.1 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Wijnpers to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 41m.

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