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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Zaandam is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Zaandam is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Zaandam via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Zaandam?

The distance between Dunkirk and Zaandam is 394 km. The road distance is 319.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Zaandam without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 38m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Dunkirk to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Zaandam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Zaandam train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Zaandam is to train via Lille which takes 4h 38m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Zaandam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dunkirk to Zaandam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Zaandam?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Zaandam is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Dunkirk to Zaandam.

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

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

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

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Train via Lille
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 to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
4h 38m
€53–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N824
6h 57m
€28–46
Bus via Lille
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 31m
€29–59
Drive 319.3 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Zaandamcar 319.3 km
3h 47m
€57–83
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 34m
€154–412
Train
1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Trn / ...
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaandamtrain
7h 48m
€46–122

Dunkirk to Zaandam by train

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Distance: 393.9 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Zaandam via Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Zaandam via Lille - Europe Train Station, Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 5h 31m.

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