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

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    6h 59m
    €127–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 075
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus
    10h 32m
    €40–72

  3. Drive  443.4 km

    1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Dunkirkcar car 443.4 km
    4h 42m
    €82–118

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    8h 12m
    €65–124

  5. Train via Amersfoort

    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Amersfoort Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    9h 57m
    €75–138

Leeuwarden to Dunkirk by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 580.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 10h 32m.

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