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How to get fromIJmuiden to Dunkirkby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 4 ways to get from IJmuiden to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    6h 26m
    €117–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Lillebus bus N1325 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 37m
    €37–59

  3. Drive  318.3 km

    1. Drive from IJmuiden to Dunkirkcar car 318.3 km
    3h 41m
    €67–96

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Haarlem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    7h 7m
    €47–125

IJmuiden to Dunkirk by bus and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from IJmuiden, Marktplein to Dunkerque via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from IJmuiden, Scheldestraat to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 8h 37m.

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