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 €35 - €70 and takes 9h 29m.

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 9h 29m.

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

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 5h 36m and costs €95 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 Eurostar, depart from Schiphol Airport station.

Train or bus from IJmuiden to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from IJmuiden to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 29m.

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 Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi 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 2550+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

IJmuiden to Dunkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from IJmuiden to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 36m
€96–168
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
9h 29m
€36–70
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 Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 45m
€57–145
Train #2
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
7h 30m
€55–107

IJmuiden to Dunkirk by bus and train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 407.9 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 36m. 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 9h 29m.

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