How to travel from Paris to Dunkirk

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Dunkirk

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €147.

Distance: 242 km

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Flight

€55

Average price

€24

Average price

Cheapest

€304

Average price

3h 25m

Average total duration

2h 55m

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30m

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3h 45m

Average total duration

3h 15m

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30m

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5h 0m

Average total duration

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2h 0m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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KLM

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Paris to Dunkirk

How to get from Paris to Dunkirk by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Paris to Dunkirk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51803
    6:30 PM4h45
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    11:15 PMDunkerque, Gare routière
    501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51803
    6:30 PM4h45
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    11:15 PMDunkerque, Gare routière
    501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7251
    6:52 AM2h00
    Paris Gare du Nord
    8:52 AMDunkerque
    541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7369
    12:24 PM2h06
    Paris Gare du Nord
    2:30 PMDunkerque
    511One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7037+TER844509
    1:15 PM3h06
    Paris Gare du Nord
    4:21 PMDunkerque
    691One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7265
    10:50 AM2h01
    Paris Gare du Nord
    12:51 PMDunkerque
    741One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMAF8346+KLM CityhopperAF3206
    8:15 PM3h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:30 PMNorwich International Airport
    2911One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF8382+KLM CityhopperAF3205
    10:15 AM4h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:35 PMNorwich International Airport
    2911One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF8382+KLM CityhopperAF3206
    10:15 AM13h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:30 PMNorwich International Airport
    2911One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Dunkirk

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 Paris to Dunkirk.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Dunkirk including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Dunkirk is a bus with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Dunkirk:

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Dunkirk costing on average €55.

A bus is €280 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Dunkirk costing on average €304.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Dunkirk is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 55m.

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

The Paris to Dunkirk distance is approximately 242 km.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Dunkirk is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Dunkirk as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Dunkirk:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Dunkerque.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Dunkerque, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Dunkirk, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Dunkirk by train.
  • Travel with KLM to go to Dunkirk by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dunkirk by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Dunkirk with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Dunkirk often also extend their vacation to go to Lille, Dover, London, Brussels, Calais. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dunkirk and these popular destinations at a great price.

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