How to travel from Bordeaux to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Dunkirk is around 801km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance872km (542 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Bordeaux and Dunkirk is around 801km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Bordeaux and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Dunkirk. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Bordeaux and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Dunkirk. Buses run twice daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Bordeaux and Dunkirk. The distance is around 872km (542 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Dunkirk

Transport options from Bordeaux to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 50m
€115($115)
every 4 hours801km (497 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train3h 10m
€215($215)
every 4 hours819km (509 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), train3h 40m
€225($225)
every 4 hours988km (614 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€155($155)
once daily896km (557 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€36($36)
twice daily907km (563 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€115($115)
on demand872km (542 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