The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dunkirk is around 508km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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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Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Dunkerque.
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Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Amiens then take the train to Dunkerque.
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There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dunkirk is around 508km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dunkirk is to drive which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 5h 35m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dunkirk. We recommend that you drive to Dunkirk. instead which will take 4h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 5h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Dunkirk. The distance is around 508km (316 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 10m | €495($495) | every 4 hours | 1,358km (844 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 663km (412 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €66($66) | 5 times a week | 575km (357 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 25m | €54($54) | 4 times a week | 599km (372 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | €90($90) | on demand | 508km (316 miles) |
The following major airports near Dunkirk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.