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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Dunkirk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 195 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 195, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,356.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 581 Average price | DKK 195 Average price Cheapest | DKK 3,356 Average price | DKK 522 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Paris to Dunkirk
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Dunkirk, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Dunkirk:
A bus is DKK 387 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Dunkirk costing on average DKK 581.
A bus is DKK 3,161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Dunkirk costing on average DKK 3,356.
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
You'll arrive about 1h 20m sooner (2h 17m by train vs 3h 37m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 581 compared to roughly DKK 522 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Dunkirk
How to get from Paris to Dunkirk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Dunkirk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
508036:30 PM 4h45 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 11:15 PM Dunkerque, Gare routière DKK 279 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
508036:30 PM 4h45 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 11:15 PM Dunkerque, Gare routière DKK 279 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
726510:52 AM 1h59 Paris Gare du Nord 12:51 PM Dunkerque DKK 590 1 One-way 0 transfers
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736912:24 PM 2h06 Paris Gare du Nord 2:30 PM Dunkerque DKK 359 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8445133:32 PM 2h49 Paris Gare du Nord 6:21 PM Dunkerque DKK 556 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8445091:13 PM 3h08 Paris Gare du Nord 4:21 PM Dunkerque DKK 556 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF8318 · AF32066:40 PM 3h45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 9:25 PM Norwich International Airport DKK 2,495 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF5476 · AF32062:30 PM 7h55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 9:25 PM Norwich International Airport DKK 2,495 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AF32065:10 PM 5h15 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 9:25 PM Norwich International Airport DKK 2,674 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Dunkirk:
A bus is DKK 387 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Dunkirk costing on average DKK 581.
A bus is DKK 3,161 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Dunkirk costing on average DKK 3,356.
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Dunkirk as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Dunkerque.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Dunkerque, Gare routière.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, asl airlines, Global Supply Systems to go to Dunkirk by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCB, Eurostar to go to Dunkirk by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Dunkirk by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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