You can get from Calais to Dunkirk by train, bus or flight.
To get from Calais to Dunkirk on Jun 08 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 23 miles (37 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $7 - $205 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 8 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $11 (€10) • 44 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus, DFDS or SNCF | TER |
Travel 23 miles (37 km) by bus, ferry or train between Calais and Dunkirk. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 44 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $7 (€6). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, DFDS or SNCF | TER among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Calais to Dunkirk.
There are 3 ways to travel between Calais and Dunkirk including taking a bus, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Dunkirk is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Dunkirk:
A bus is generally $198 (€172) less than a ferry for the same trip. Taking a ferry costs on average $205 (€178) from Calais to Dunkirk.
A bus is generally $4 (€4) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $11 (€10) from Calais to Dunkirk.
The fastest way to get to Dunkirk from Calais is by train with an average travel time of 44 min.
Other travel options to Dunkirk can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Dunkirk by bus can take on average 8 h 20 min.
In comparison, traveling by ferry can take you on average 14 h 10 min.
The distance from Calais to Dunkirk is approximately 23 miles (37 km).
The average frequency per day from Calais to Dunkirk is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Dunkirk from Calais as scheduled services by bus, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Calais to Dunkirk:
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