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

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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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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain 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
    7h 24m
    €78–141

  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 16m
    €41–72

  3. Drive  443.4 km

    1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Dunkirkcar car 443.4 km
    4h 42m
    €82–119

  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 7m
    €65–117

  5. Train #2

    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 La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    10h 3m
    €64–118

Leeuwarden to Dunkirk by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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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 to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 10h 16m.

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