The distance between Arras and Dunkirk is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Arras to Dunkirk by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dunkirk → Arras if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Dunkerque.
There are several options for getting from Arras to Dunkirk by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).
The distance between Arras and Dunkirk is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Arras and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arras to Dunkirk is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arras and Dunkirk with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 45m.
SNCF run train services between Arras and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arras and Dunkirk. We recommend that you drive to Dunkirk. instead which will take 1h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arras and Dunkirk. The distance is around 115km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 45m | €18($18) | every 4 hours | 112km (70 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | €21($21) | on demand | 115km (71 miles) |
The following major airports near Dunkirk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.