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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Dunkirk is to drive which costs €7 - €12 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 37 min and costs €7 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Oostende Petit Paris and arriving at Communaute Urbaine Pole Universitaire via Adinkerque Gare and Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Ostend to Dunkirk?

The distance between Ostend and Dunkirk is 55 km. The road distance is 51.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Dunkirk without a car is to tram and line 20 bus which takes 2h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Ostend to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Dunkirk bus from?

Ostend to Dunkirk bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Oostende Petit Paris station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Dunkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Ostend to Dunkirk is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Ostend to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Ostend to Dunkirk bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Koksijde Station perron 1.

Where does the Ostend to Dunkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ostend to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Dunkirk is 52 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Ostend to Dunkirk.

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

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Ostend to Dunkirk - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 20 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Dunkirk by tram, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Tram, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Oostende Koninginnelaan to De Panne Stationtram Kt
2. Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus 20
2h 36m
Drive 51.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ostend to Dunkirkcar 51.7 km
37 min
€8–12
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Oostende Petit Paris to Koksijde Station perron 1bus 60a / ...
2. Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus 20
3h 9m
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende 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
4h 6m
€53–152

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Distance: 55.3 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Oostende Petit Paris to Communaute Urbaine Pole Universitaire via Koksijde Station perron 1, Coxyde, La Panne, Adinkerque Gare, and Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 4h 6m.

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