How to travel from Besançon to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Besançon and Dunkirk is around 654km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon 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 DunkirkBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance654km (406 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Besançon and Dunkirk is around 654km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (310 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Besançon and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Dunkirk. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Besançon and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 5h 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 Besançon and Dunkirk. The distance is around 654km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Dunkirk

Transport options from Besançon to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€135($135)
once daily688km (427 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville4h 40m
€145($145)
once daily690km (429 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 10m
€315($315)
4 times a day903km (561 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
€42($42)
once daily715km (445 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€120($120)
on demand654km (406 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