How to travel from Calais to Dunkirk

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Compare bus and train 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 train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. 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 train costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.

Distance: 23 miles (38 km)

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$15

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$9

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 18m

Average total duration

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48m

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41m

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from Calais to Dunkirk is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).
The fastest way to travel from Calais to Dunkirk is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Calais and Dunkirk including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Calais to Dunkirk among Omio's users.

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from Calais to Dunkirk

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K71 (844842) · K70 (844933)
    12:12 PM2h14
    Calais Ville
    2:26 PMDunkerque
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K71 (844842) · K70 (844933)
    12:12 PM2h14
    Calais Ville
    2:26 PMDunkerque
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K71 (844848) · K70 (844941)
    6:06 PM1h20
    Calais Ville
    7:26 PMDunkerque
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K71 (844846) · 7375
    4:06 PM1h59
    Calais Ville
    6:05 PMDunkerque
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K71 (844844) · K70 (844937)
    2:04 PM2h44
    Calais Ville
    4:48 PMDunkerque
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K71 (844850) · 7389
    8:11 PM1h53
    Calais Ville
    10:04 PMDunkerque
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Calais 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 Calais to Dunkirk.

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There are 2 options to travel between Calais and Dunkirk including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Calais to Dunkirk is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).
The fastest way to travel from Calais to Dunkirk is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 38m.

The distance from Calais to Dunkirk is approximately 23 miles (38 km).
The average frequency per day from Calais to Dunkirk is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Calais to Dunkirk:
  • Trains mostly depart from Calais Ville and arrive in Dunkerque.
  • Buses mostly depart from Calais, Port - P&O Ferry and arrive in Dunkerque, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Calais to Dunkirk, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF to go to Dunkirk by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Opale Bus, Hauts-de-France Pas-De-Calais to go to Dunkirk by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Calais to Dunkirk with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Calais to Dunkirk often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lille, Dover, London, Brussels. 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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