How to travel from Arles to Dunkirk, France
The distance between Arles and Dunkirk is around 959km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles 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 → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon and then to Dunkerque.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€185($185)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Valence Ville then take the bus to Lille then take the train to Dunkerque.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€86($86)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Dunkirk
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arles to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Arles and Dunkirk is around 959km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835km (519 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Arles 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 Arles to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arles and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Arles and Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Arles and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,042km (648 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 Arles to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Dunkirk
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 10m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 966km (600 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 3h 10m | €245($245) | 5 times a day | 959km (596 miles) |
| Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, plane | 4h 5m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 1,098km (682 miles) |
| Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, plane | 4h 55m | €230($230) | every 4 hours | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 1,019km (633 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 6h 55m | €165($165) | twice a week | 1,024km (636 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 40m | €86($86) | once daily | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | €140($140) | on demand | 1,042km (648 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arles and Dunkirk
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
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