How to travel from Dunkirk to Calais

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Travel Information from Dunkirk to Calais

distanceDistance23 miles (37 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$1 - $1
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $1 (€1) • 1 h 19 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $1 (€1) • 34 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or SNCF TER

Take a train or bus to travel 23 miles (37 km) from Dunkirk to Calais. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar or SNCF TER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dunkirk to Calais.

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from Dunkirk to Calais

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

Our recommendation
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 | TER
01:00PM0h43
Dunkerque
01:43PMCalais Ville
$121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
SNCF | TER
01:00PM0h43
Dunkerque
01:43PMCalais Ville
$121One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
SNCF | TER
04:39PM0h34
Dunkerque
05:13PMCalais Ville
$121One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCF | TER
08:03AM0h43
Dunkerque
08:46AMCalais Ville
$121One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TER
05:30PM0h44
Dunkerque
06:14PMCalais Ville
$121One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TER
06:30PM0h45
Dunkerque
07:15PMCalais Ville
$121One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | Autocar
09:12AM2h34
Dunkerque
11:46AMCalais Ville
$221One-way
1 transfer

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Dunkirk to Calais

You can travel by train or bus for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

SNCF TER is a French train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a variety of train types, including Intercités, TER, TGV, and Ouigo. Intercités are long-distance trains that offer comfortable seating and a variety of onboard amenities. TER trains are regional trains that offer frequent service and are ideal for short trips. TGV trains are high-speed trains that offer the fastest way to travel between cities. Ouigo is a low-cost train service that offers affordable fares. SNCF TER offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for SNCF TER are Paris to Marseille, Paris to Lyon, and Paris to Bordeaux.

SNCF TER from Dunkirk to Calais travel information:

  • Average Duration: 34 min
  • Cheapest Price: $6

FAQs: Travel from Dunkirk to Calais

FAQs: 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 travel options from Dunkirk to Calais: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Calais is a bus with an average price of $1 (€1).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Calais costing on average $1 (€1).

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

There are alternative travel options to Calais that take longer:

Bus takes on average 1 h 19 min.

You should expect to travel around 23 miles (37 km) between Dunkirk and Calais.

The average frequency per day from Dunkirk to Calais is:

  • 10 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dunkirk to Calais:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Dunkirk, Dunkerque Port (DFDS Ferry) and arrive in Calais, Port - P&O Ferry.

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

  • You can travel by bus between Dunkirk and Calais with BlaBlaCar or SNCF | Autocar, and you can find SNCF | Autocar Dunkirk to Calais tickets for $1 (€1) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train to Calais from Dunkirk with SNCF TER or SNCF (3), and you can find SNCF TER Dunkirk to Calais tickets for $1 (€1) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Dunkirk to Calais with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct train to Calais with SNCF (3) with 3 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Calais tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Dunkirk to Calais? Many Omio customers who go from Dunkirk to Calais usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Paris, Dover, Lille or Brussels. If you're looking to explore London, Paris, Dover, Lille or Brussels from Calais, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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