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

The cheapest way to get from IJmuiden to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from IJmuiden to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between IJmuiden and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from IJmuiden to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from IJmuiden, Scheldestraat and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between IJmuiden and Dunkirk?

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

How far is it from IJmuiden to Dunkirk?

The distance between IJmuiden and Dunkirk is 408 km. The road distance is 318.3 km.

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

The best way to get from IJmuiden to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from IJmuiden to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the IJmuiden to Dunkirk bus from?

IJmuiden to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the IJmuiden to Dunkirk train from?

IJmuiden to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Train or bus from IJmuiden to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from IJmuiden to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the IJmuiden to Dunkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the IJmuiden to Dunkirk train arrive?

IJmuiden to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid station.

Can I drive from IJmuiden to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between IJmuiden to Dunkirk is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from IJmuiden to Dunkirk.

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

IJmuiden to Dunkirk - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 382 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h
€61–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 57m
€35–65
Drive 318.3 km
1. Drive from IJmuiden to Dunkirkcar 318.3 km
3h 41m
€58–83
Train via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 43m
€83–152
Train #2
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
6h 53m
€45–117
Line 382 bus, bus, tram, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from IJmuiden, Scheldestraat to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijkbus 382
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brugesbus 802 / ...
3. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram Kt
4. Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus 20
5. Take the bus from Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes to Jean Bartbus C1
8h 55m

IJmuiden to Dunkirk by bus and train

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Distance: 407.8 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from IJmuiden, Scheldestraat to Dunkerque via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Schiphol Airport Train Station, Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from IJmuiden, Scheldestraat to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 57m.

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