How to travel from Alès to Dunkirk, France
The distance between Alès and Dunkirk is around 946km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Alès to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dunkirk → Alès if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nimes, plane
Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€315($315)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nimes then Lille Flandres and then to Dunkerque.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris and then to Dunkerque.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€63($63)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Dunkirk
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alès to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).
The distance between Alès and Dunkirk is around 946km (588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 779km (484 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Alès and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alès to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Lille Flandres. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Dunkirk. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Dunkirk is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,006km (625 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Dunkirk
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nimes, plane + 6 similar | 3h 40m | €315($315) | once daily | 946km (588 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 3h 60m | €185($185) | once daily | 1,075km (668 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 4h 5m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 981km (610 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 4h 25m | €280($280) | every 4 hours | 1,005km (624 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 4h 50m | €350($350) | once daily | 1,206km (750 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | €190($190) | once daily | 1,027km (638 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 5m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 1,013km (630 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €165($165) | 3 times a week | 1,038km (645 miles) |
| Train via Nimes | 6h 40m | €170($170) | 5 times a week | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Bus | 14h 30m | €63($63) | once daily | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | €180($180) | on demand | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alès and Dunkirk
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Flibco
Airports near Dunkirk
The following major airports near Dunkirk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Dunkirk
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 226km (141 miles) from Dunkirk