How to travel from Caen to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Caen and Dunkirk is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Amiens then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Caen to Dunkirk by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Caen and Dunkirk is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (177 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Caen and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Magenta. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Caen and Dunkirk. We recommend that you drive to Dunkirk. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Caen and Dunkirk. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Caen to Dunkirk

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Dunkirk

Transport options from Caen to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€105($105)
every 4 hours531km (330 miles)
Train via Rouen Rive Droite4h 50m
€77($77)
5 times a week477km (296 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 10m
€47($47)
5 times a week443km (276 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€52($52)
on demand385km (239 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