How to travel from Arcachon to Dunkirk, France
The distance between Arcachon and Dunkirk is around 846km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arcachon 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 → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Dunkerque.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau then take the train to Dunkerque.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Dunkirk
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Arcachon and Dunkirk is around 846km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (471 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Arcachon and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Paris Nord. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Dunkirk. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Arcachon and Dunkirk. The distance is around 941km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Dunkirk
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 5m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 846km (526 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 3h 40m | €230($230) | every 4 hours | 865km (537 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 3h 55m | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €160($160) | twice a week | 891km (554 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 6h 40m | €155($155) | once daily | 954km (593 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus + 1 similar | 10h 10m | €95($95) | once daily | 936km (581 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 11h 55m | €59($59) | once daily | 939km (583 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €170($170) | on demand | 941km (584 miles) |
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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