How to travel from Arras to Dunkirk, France

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.

2 routes found

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.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance115km (71 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Dunkirk

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Arras to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€18($18)
every 4 hours112km (70 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€21($21)
on demand115km (71 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.

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Dunkirk
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
226km (141 miles) from Dunkirk