How to travel from Paris to Dunkirk

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Compare bus, train, 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 €6. 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 €6, and a flight costs an average of €139.

Distance: 242 km

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€50

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€21

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Cheapest

€278

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3h 25m

Average total duration

2h 55m

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4h 3m

Average total duration

3h 33m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.5kg

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
06:00PM4h15
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
10:15PMDunkerque, Gare routière
181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus51803
06:30PM4h45
Paris, Porte Maillot
11:15PMDunkerque, Gare routière
161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI7265
10:52AM1h59
Paris Gare du Nord
12:51PMDunkerque
421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI7369
12:25PM2h05
Paris Gare du Nord
02:30PMDunkerque
451One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI7391
08:25PM2h17
Paris Gare du Nord
10:42PMDunkerque
451One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI7037+TER844509
01:14PM3h07
Paris Gare du Nord
04:21PMDunkerque
601One-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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Dunkirk is a bus with an average price of €6.

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

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Dunkirk costing on average €21.

A bus is €132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Dunkirk costing on average €139.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Dunkirk is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 53m.

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The Paris to Dunkirk distance is approximately 242 km.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Dunkirk is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 9 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 bus, train, 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dunkirk by bus.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER to go to Dunkirk by train.
  • Travel with KLM to go to Dunkirk by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Dunkirk with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
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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