There are 5 ways to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
6h 52m€109–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44
- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
9h 40m€44–84Drive 443.4 km
- Drive from Leeuwarden to Dunkirkcar 443.4 km
4h 42m€79–114Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
8h 4m€74–158Train #2
- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
10h 27m€67–141
Leeuwarden to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €120.
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 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Dunkirk is 580 km. The road distance is 443.4 km.
The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €100 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Leeuwarden to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Drachten station.
Leeuwarden to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.
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 52m. 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 40m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leeuwarden to Amersfoort Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to La Panne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +31302035833
- [email protected]
- Website
- European Sleeper
Train from Amersfoort Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- European Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Leeuwarden to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Leeuwarden to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeuwarden to Dunkirk is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Leeuwarden to Dunkirk.
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