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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Leeuwarden via Lille - Europe Train Station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Leeuwarden?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Leeuwarden via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden?

The distance between Dunkirk and Leeuwarden is 580 km. The road distance is 445 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Leeuwarden bus from?

Dunkirk to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Leeuwarden train from?

Dunkirk to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Leeuwarden bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Leeuwarden train arrive?

Dunkirk to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Leeuwarden is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden?

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Where can I stay near Leeuwarden?

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Dunkirk to Leeuwarden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Leeuwarden by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
6h 24m
€127–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwardenbus 075
9h 30m
€38–72
Drive 445 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Leeuwardencar 445 km
4h 44m
€82–118
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
6h 36m
€179–438
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
8h 25m
€74–144
Train #2
1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
8h 56m
€64–120

Dunkirk to Leeuwarden by train

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 580.3 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Leeuwarden via Lille - Europe Train Station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 9h 30m.

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