How to get from Dunkirk to Lille by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Dunkirk to Lille is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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40 miles (65 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$3 - $18 | |
Bus • $3 (€3) • 1 h 5 min | |
Bus • $3 (€3) • 1 h 5 min | |
FlixBus or SNCF | TER |
Travel 40 miles (65 km) by bus or train to Lille from Dunkirk. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $3 (€3). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or SNCF | TER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dunkirk to Lille.
You can travel by bus for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
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There are 2 travel options between Dunkirk and Lille. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Lille from Dunkirk is by taking a bus, which costs on average $3 (€3).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Dunkirk to Lille:
Taking a bus costs $14 (€13) less than taking a train, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Lille from Dunkirk is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes 1 h 8 min on average.
Lille is approximately 40 miles (65 km) away from Dunkirk.
The average frequency per day from Dunkirk to Lille is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Lille from Dunkirk as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dunkirk to Lille:
The following travel companies offer services from Dunkirk to Lille:
Yes, there are direct routes from Dunkirk to Lille with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Lille 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 trip.
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