How to travel from Dunkirk to Calais

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Compare bus and train for Dunkirk to Calais

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunkirk to Calais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. 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 €5, and a bus costs an average of €10.

Distance: 23 miles (38 km)

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€12

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€15

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1h 20m

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1h 26m

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from Dunkirk to Calais

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

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train

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

SNCF TERP72 (844609)
01:00PM0h43
Dunkerque
01:43PMCalais Ville
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SNCF TERP72 (844609)
01:00PM0h43
Dunkerque
01:43PMCalais Ville
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SNCF TERP72 (844615)
04:39PM0h34
Dunkerque
05:13PMCalais Ville
$141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF TERP72 (844607)
08:03AM0h43
Dunkerque
08:46AMCalais Ville
$141One-way
0 transfers
SNCF TERP72 (844617)
05:30PM0h43
Dunkerque
06:13PMCalais Ville
$141One-way
0 transfers
SNCF TERP72 (844633)
06:30PM0h44
Dunkerque
07:14PMCalais Ville
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dunkirk to Calais

Travel to Calais 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 Dunkirk to Calais.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dunkirk and Calais including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Dunkirk to Calais is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dunkirk to Calais costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Dunkirk to Calais is by train with an average journey time of 34m.

Other travel options to Calais take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 19m.

The distance from Dunkirk to Calais is approximately 23 miles (38 km).
The average frequency per day from Dunkirk to Calais is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunkirk and Calais 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 Dunkirk to Calais:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dunkerque and arrive in Calais Ville.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dunkerque, Gare routière and arrive in Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dunkirk to Calais, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF to go to Calais by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, SNCF Bus, Dkbus to go to Calais by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dunkirk to Calais with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, SNCF.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, SNCF Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Dunkirk to Calais often also extend their vacation to go to London, Dover, Paris, Lille, Folkestone. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Calais and these popular destinations at a great price.

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