How to travel from Bayeux to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Bayeux and Dunkirk is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bayeux to Dunkirk by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DunkirkBayeux if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Dunkirk by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Bayeux and Dunkirk is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bayeux and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Dunkirk is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Magenta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayeux and Dunkirk. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Bayeux and Dunkirk. We recommend that you drive to Dunkirk. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Bayeux and Dunkirk. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Bayeux to Dunkirk

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Dunkirk

Transport options from Bayeux to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 15m
€460($460)
every 4 hours1,257km (781 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€105($105)
once daily579km (360 miles)
Train via Rouen Rive Droite5h 10m
€81($81)
5 times a week507km (315 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€75($75)
on demand415km (258 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