How to travel from Brest to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Brest and Dunkirk is around 757km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brest 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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Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance757km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Brest to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Brest and Dunkirk is around 757km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 574km (357 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Brest and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Brest and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Brest and Dunkirk. The distance is around 757km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Dunkirk

Transport options from Brest to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train + 5 similar
3hrs
€210($210)
every 4 hours810km (503 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€370($370)
every 4 hours1,440km (895 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), train4h 15m
€445($445)
every 4 hours979km (608 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train4h 25m
€245($245)
every 4 hours824km (512 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€190($190)
5 times a week968km (602 miles)
Train to Quimper, plane5h 50m
€215($215)
every 4 hours912km (567 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€180($180)
every 4 hours902km (560 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
€59($59)
once daily972km (604 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€100($100)
on demand757km (470 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