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

The cheapest way to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Leeuwarden and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden, Klanderij and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Drachten, Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Leeuwarden and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk?

The distance between Leeuwarden and Dunkirk is 580 km. The road distance is 443.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 7h 24m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeuwarden to Dunkirk bus from?

Leeuwarden to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Drachten station.

Where do I catch the Leeuwarden to Dunkirk train from?

Leeuwarden to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.

Train or bus from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 7h 24m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Leeuwarden to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Leeuwarden to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Leeuwarden to Dunkirk train arrive?

Leeuwarden to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeuwarden to Dunkirk is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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

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

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Train via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 24m
€76–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
9h 39m
€47–79
Drive 443.4 km
1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Dunkirkcar 443.4 km
4h 42m
€80–116
Train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
8h 11m
€64–134
Train #2
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
10h 6m
€64–133

Leeuwarden to Dunkirk by train

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Distance: 580.1 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Brussel-Zuid, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeuwarden, Klanderij to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Drachten, Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 39m.

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