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 €8 - €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 €8 - €12.

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 Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Ostend to Dunkirk?

The distance between Ostend and Dunkirk is 57 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 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Ostend to Dunkirk, including transfers.

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 line 60 bus and line 20 bus which takes 2h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Ostend to Dunkirk train arrive?

Ostend to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai 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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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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

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

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Tram, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne StationKt
2. Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes20
2h 41m
Drive 51.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ostend to Dunkirk51.7 km
37 min
€8–12
Line 60 bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Oostende Nieuwpoortsesteenweg to Koksijde Station perron 160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes20
2h 56m
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to CourtraiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille FlandresIc
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to DunkerqueTer
4h 47m
€27–50

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Map of how to get from Ostend to Dunkirk.

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Distance: 57.1 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Oostende Nieuwpoortsesteenweg to Jean Bart via Koksijde Station perron 1, Coxyde, La Panne, Adinkerque Gare, and Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Dunkerque via Courtrai and Lille Flandres in around 4h 47m.

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