4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Calais to Dunkirk
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
24 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Calais to Dunkirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Dunkirk will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 5 buses that leave Calais for Dunkirk on Thu, Jun 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 38 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:00 AM0h10Calais5:10 AMDunkirk$21One-way0 transfers- 8:20 AM0h20Calais8:40 AMDunkirk$41One-way0 transfers
- 2:30 PM0h30Calais3:00 PMDunkirk$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:50 PM0h20Calais8:10 PMDunkirk$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM0h40Calais8:40 AMDunkirk$51One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM0h10Calais5:10 AMDunkirk$21One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 AM0h20Calais8:40 AMDunkirk$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:50 PM0h20Calais8:10 PMDunkirk$41One-way0 transfers
- 2:30 PM0h30Calais3:00 PMDunkirk$41One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM0h40Calais8:40 AMDunkirk$51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Calais to Dunkirk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Dunkirk:
A bus is $1 (€0.92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calais to Dunkirk costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
You'll arrive about -1h -56m sooner (1h 37m by bus vs 41m by car) and save roughly $-4.65 (€-3.76) compared to fuel and tolls ($14 (€11) vs $9 (€7)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Calais to Dunkirk Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 09:41AM | Duration 1h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:17AM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:29PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator SNCF Bus | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 1h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:41PM | Duration 1h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:53PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais | Departure Time 05:32PM | Arrival Time 07:17PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais | Departure Time 06:21PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Calais to Dunkirk bus times
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Dunkirk buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM Calais | 0h10 | 5:10 AM Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 AM Calais | 0h40 | 8:40 AM Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:20 AM Calais | 0h20 | 8:40 AM Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:30 PM Calais | 0h30 | 3:00 PM Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:50 PM Calais | 0h20 | 8:10 PM Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Calais to Dunkirk
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Buses from Calais to Dunkirk run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 20:31. The fastest bus covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 7m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 8:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF Bus, Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais from Calais to DunkirkYou can travel by bus between Calais to Dunkirk with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF Bus, Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Calais to Dunkirk
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais to Dunkirk by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunkirk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Dunkirk Beach, a historic site known for its role in World War II and a popular spot for relaxation and water sports
- Dunkirk Port Museum, an informative museum showcasing the maritime history and heritage of the region
- Saint-Éloi Church, a Gothic-style church with impressive architecture and historical significance
- Dunkirk Lighthouse, a towering structure offering panoramic views of the coastline and city
- Fort Vallieres, a historic fortification offering insights into the military history of the area.
- Dunkirk War Museum, an informative museum detailing the events of Operation Dynamo during World War II
- Dunkirk Carnival, a vibrant annual festival known for its parades, music, and traditional costumes
- Fort des Dunes, a historic fort offering guided tours and panoramic views of the surrounding area
- Explore the Dunkirk Harbour by boat, providing a unique perspective of the bustling port and its operations
- Visit the local markets, where you can experience the vibrant atmosphere and sample regional delicacies.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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