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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dunkirk to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dunkirk to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $648.
Distance: 141 miles (228 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $648 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dunkirk to Amsterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Dunkirk to Amsterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Amsterdam:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Amsterdam costing on average $97.
A bus is $609 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Amsterdam costing on average $648.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34. The journey takes 5h 16m versus 3h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Dunkirk to Amsterdam
How to get from Dunkirk to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dunkirk to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
84450 · 19707+
95398:00 AM 4h54 Dunkerque 12:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid $80 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- 84450 · 19707+9539
8:00 AM 4h54 Dunkerque 12:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid $80 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- KL1060
5:30 PM 0h55 Norwich International Airport 7:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $187 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 44508 · 19719+9559
1:00 PM 4h54 Dunkerque 5:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid $80 1 One-way 2 transfers - 44510 · 19751+9571
4:00 PM 4h56 Dunkerque 8:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid $80 1 One-way 2 transfers - 44506 · 19725+9567
2:48 PM 5h06 Dunkerque 7:54 PM Amsterdam Zuid $88 1 One-way 2 transfers
- KL1056
9:30 AM 0h55 Norwich International Airport 11:25 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $187 1 One-way 0 transfers - KL1054
6:05 AM 0h55 Norwich International Airport 8:00 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $187 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Amsterdam:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Amsterdam costing on average $97.
A bus is $609 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Amsterdam costing on average $648.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunkirk and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Dunkerque and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Dunkerque, Gare routière and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
- Travel with Eurostar, TER | SNCF, Regional, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, SNCB, EuroCity to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with KLM, KLM Cityhopper.
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