There are 4 ways to get from Aalter to Dunkirk by train, tram, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram, line 20 bus
best- Take the train from Aalter to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
- Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram Kt
- Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus 20
3h 25mDrive 86.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Aalter to Dunkirkcar 86.9 km
52 min€14–21Bus
- Take the bus from Aalter to Ostendebus Bus
- Take the bus from Oostende Station perron 3 to Koksijde Station perron 1bus 60a / ...
4h 39mTrain
- Take the train from Aalter to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3h 48m€48–79
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aalter to Dunkirk is to drive which costs €13 - €21 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Aalter to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €13 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Aalter to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Aalter and arriving at Jean Bart via Oostende Station perron 3, Adinkerque Gare and Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Aalter to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Aalter and arriving at Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Aalter and Dunkirk is 99 km. The road distance is 86.9 km.
The best way to get from Aalter to Dunkirk without a car is to train and tram and line 20 bus which takes 3h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Aalter to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Aalter to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Aalter station.
Aalter to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Aalter station.
The best way to get from Aalter to Dunkirk is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Aalter, Belgium and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a bus from Aalter to Jean Bart via Ostende, Oostende Station perron 3, Koksijde Station perron 1, Coxyde, La Panne, Adinkerque Gare, and Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aalter to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aalter to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aalter to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 03 28 59 00 78
- Website
- Dkbus
Bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Dkbus
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Aalter to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Oostende Station perron 3 to Koksijde Station perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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Booking & Getting There
Aalter to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.
Aalter to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aalter to Dunkirk is 87 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Aalter to Dunkirk.
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