How to travel from Dunkirk to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dunkirk to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunkirk to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 150 miles (242 km)

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Driving

$54

Average price

$28

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Cheapest

$81

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3h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 59m

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30m

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3h 52m

Average total duration

3h 22m

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3h 40m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dunkirk to Paris is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Paris costing on average $54 (€43).

A bus is $357 (€287) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Paris costing on average $384 (€310).

The fastest way to travel from Dunkirk to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 22m.

Flight takes on average 10h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dunkirk and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dunkirk to Paris among Omio's users.

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from Dunkirk to Paris

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 PM4h15
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    4:30 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 PM4h15
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    4:30 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7218
    11:25 AM1h59
    Dunkerque
    1:24 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7546+TER844516
    8:30 PM2h43
    Dunkerque
    11:13 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7028+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K70 (844932)
    9:17 AM2h31
    Dunkerque
    11:48 AMParis Gare du Nord
    $631One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12546+TER844516
    8:30 PM2h43
    Dunkerque
    11:13 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51802
    11:50 AM4h35
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    4:25 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51800
    6:15 AM5h10
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    11:25 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM4h10
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    4:25 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperAF3193+KLMAF8345
    2:05 PM5h45
    Norwich International Airport
    8:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2651One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperAF3204+KLMAF5478
    6:05 AM10h40
    Norwich International Airport
    5:45 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2651One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperAF3204+KLMAF8345
    6:05 AM13h45
    Norwich International Airport
    8:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2651One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Dunkirk to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dunkirk to Paris, 65,91% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Dunkirk to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dunkirk to Paris

Travel to Paris 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 Paris.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dunkirk and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dunkirk to Paris is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Paris costing on average $54 (€43).

A bus is $357 (€287) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Paris costing on average $384 (€310).

The fastest way to travel from Dunkirk to Paris is by train with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 22m.

Flight takes on average 10h 20m.

The distance from Dunkirk to Paris is approximately 150 miles (242 km).
The average frequency per day from Dunkirk to Paris is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunkirk and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dunkirk to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dunkerque and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dunkerque, Gare routière and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dunkirk to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Intercity to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Paris by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dunkirk to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dunkirk to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.

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