How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 DunkirkClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance712km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 587km (365 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Châtelet and Paris Nord. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 2h 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk. The distance is around 712km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Dunkirk

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 30m
€240($240)
every 4 hours648km (403 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), train3h 45m
€2,060($2,065)
every 4 hours817km (508 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€315($315)
every 4 hours890km (553 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane5h 45m
€370($370)
every 4 hours1,017km (632 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€295($295)
once daily733km (455 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
€44($44)
once daily747km (464 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand712km (443 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