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

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    3h 31m
    €40–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus bus R81 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus 228 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus
    6h
    €18–28

  3. Drive  184.8 km

    1. Drive from Leuven to Dunkirkcar car 184.8 km
    1h 49m
    €30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to La Pannetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 14m
    €29–56

  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram tram Kt
    4h 34m
    €28–58

Leuven to Dunkirk by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Louvain to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h.

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