There are 5 ways to get from Netherlands to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train
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Train via Lille
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
5h€83–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to LilleX845
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 30m€15–50Drive 320.8 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Dunkirk320.8 km
3h 24m€57–82Train
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La PanneIc
5h 40m€32–115Train #2
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La PanneIc
5h 41m€40–104
Netherlands to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Netherlands to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €15 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Netherlands to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Netherlands and Dunkirk is 391 km. The road distance is 320.8 km.
The best way to get from Netherlands to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 5h and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Netherlands to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Netherlands to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.
Netherlands to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Netherlands to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 5h and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Netherlands and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €55–80
- Comfort
- €60–85
- Premium
- €85–110
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–70
- Premium
- €70–95
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- 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
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- 1st Class
- €50–85
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–85
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- 1st Class
- €50–85
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €18–20
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Netherlands to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Netherlands to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Netherlands to Dunkirk is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Netherlands to Dunkirk.
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