How to travel from Calais to Dunkirk

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from Calais to Dunkirk

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

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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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06:35PM0h44
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Travel Information to Dunkirk from Calais

distanceDistance23 miles (37 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, ferry or train
priceTicket price range$7 - $205
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 8 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $11 (€10) • 44 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar 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.

FAQs: Travel from Calais to Dunkirk

FAQs: 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 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:

  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • 21 trains a day.

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:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Calais, Terminal Ferry and arrive in Dunkirk, Dunkerque Port (DFDS Ferry).
  • Most travelers board their train from Calais Ville and arrive in Dunkerque.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Calais to Dunkirk:

  • You can take a bus from Calais to Dunkirk with BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Calais to Dunkirk.
  • You can travel to Dunkirk from Calais by ferry with DFDS. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $205 (€178) with DFDS from Calais to Dunkirk.
  • You can take a train from Calais to Dunkirk with SNCF | TER. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with SNCF | TER from Calais to Dunkirk.
Looking to extend your trip from Calais to Dunkirk? Many Omio customers who go from Calais to Dunkirk usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Lille or Brussels. If you're looking to explore Paris, Lille or Brussels from Dunkirk, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

When planning your trip from Calais to Dunkirk, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets are costing $7 (€6) one way on average.
  • Ferry tickets are costing $205 (€178) one way on average.
  • Train tickets are costing $11 (€10) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Calais to Dunkirk online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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