Dunkirk to Leeuwarden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Leeuwarden takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 55m
Duration: 580 km
Distance: €174
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lille

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Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain

7h 10m

€133–258

Dunkirk to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Dunkirk and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:30 PM → 12:44 PM
Arrives next day
16h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 8:44 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 10:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 8:44 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 10:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:30 PM → 8:44 AM
Arrives next day
13h 14m • 3 changes
8:30 PM → 12:44 PM
Arrives next day
16h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 8:44 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 10:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

8:00 AM → 2:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 4:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 8:44 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
2:48 PM → 9:44 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Leeuwarden via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 7h 10m.

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