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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Leiden is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Leiden is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque Gare and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Dunkerque Port and Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Leiden?

The distance between Dunkirk and Leiden is 361 km. The road distance is 273.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Dunkirk to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Leiden bus from?

Dunkirk to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dunkerque Port station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Leiden?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Leiden bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Leiden is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Dunkirk to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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

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

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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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 39m
€78–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to The Haguebus N824
6h 53m
€26–41
Drive 273.2 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Leidencar 273.2 km
3h 15m
€50–71
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
4h 10m
€159–414
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 Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 7m
€48–126
Train #2
1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
6h 55m
€42–95

Dunkirk to Leiden by train

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Distance: 361 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Leiden Centraal via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dunkerque Port to The Hague 4 times a week. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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