How to travel from Cannes to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Cannes and Dunkirk is around 944km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cannes 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 Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,203km (747 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Cannes and Dunkirk is around 944km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 902km (561 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Cannes and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Cannes and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Cannes and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 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 Cannes and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,203km (747 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Dunkirk

Transport options from Cannes to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 10m
€165($165)
every 4 hours944km (586 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train3h 35m
€155($155)
every 4 hours999km (621 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), train3h 55m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,055km (656 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train4h 45m
€180($180)
every 4 hours1,012km (629 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,117km (694 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,233km (766 miles)
Bus
16h 35m
€43($43)
once daily1,220km (758 miles)
Drive
11hrs
€160($160)
on demand1,203km (747 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