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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 an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-8.35. The journey takes 1h 4m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Dunkirk to Calais by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dunkirk to Calais is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P72 (844615)4:38 PM0h34Dunkerque5:12 PMCalais Ville€111One-way0 transfers
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- P72 (844615)4:38 PM0h34Dunkerque5:12 PMCalais Ville€111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P72 (844615)4:38 PM0h34Dunkerque5:12 PMCalais Ville€111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P72 (844603)7:03 AM0h42Dunkerque7:45 AMCalais Ville€111One-way0 transfers
- P72 (844607)8:03 AM0h43Dunkerque8:46 AMCalais Ville€111One-way0 transfers
- P72 (844623)7:30 PM0h43Dunkerque8:13 PMCalais Ville€111One-way0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Dunkerque and arrive in Calais Ville.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dunkirk and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Calais by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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