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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 43 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Ostend to Dunkirk, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£0. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 46m 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.
How to get to Dunkirk from Ostend by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ostend to Dunkirk is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dunkirk are Lille, Dover, Calais, Bruges and Arras. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dunkirk on Omio.
Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.
Dover is a historic Kent port known for the White Cliffs and Dover Castle. Its busy harbour, wartime past and chalk coastline give the town a distinctly maritime character.
Calais is a Channel port in northern France, known for its close ties to Britain, wide beach and maritime feel. The city mixes wartime history and lace-making heritage with a seafront made more distinctive by the Dragon de Calais.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Arras is known for its grand Flemish-Baroque squares, belfry and underground Boves tunnels. The rebuilt centre combines wartime history with a calm northern French atmosphere.
Travel to Dunkirk easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ostend to Dunkirk.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ostend and Dunkirk as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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