How to travel from Carcassonne to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Dunkirk is around 947km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 DunkirkCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Bus

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

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,058km (657 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Carcassonne and Dunkirk is around 947km (588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 870km (540 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Carcassonne and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Dunkirk is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne, Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Carcassonne and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Dunkirk. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 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 Carcassonne and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,058km (657 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Dunkirk

Transport options from Carcassonne to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 50m
€160($160)
every 4 hours975km (606 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 20m
€185($185)
every 4 hours988km (614 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 45m
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,143km (710 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
€410($410)
every 4 hours947km (588 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train3h 50m
€140($140)
every 4 hours1,070km (665 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€220($220)
every 4 hours1,188km (738 miles)
Train via Narbonne8h 35m
€195($195)
twice a week1,201km (746 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
€40($40)
twice daily1,067km (663 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€140($140)
on demand1,058km (657 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