How to travel from Dijon to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Dijon and Dunkirk is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dijon 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 DunkirkDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle

Take the bus to Paris Charles de Gaulle and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance576km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Dijon and Dunkirk is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Dijon and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon 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 3h 60m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Dijon and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Dijon and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon 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 8h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and Dunkirk. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 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 Dijon and Dunkirk. The distance is around 576km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Dunkirk

Transport options from Dijon to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
€130($130)
every 4 hours580km (360 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 10m
€300($300)
every 4 hours864km (537 miles)
Bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle + 1 similar
8h 15m
€35($35)
once daily622km (387 miles)
Bus8h 20m
€29($29)
twice daily611km (379 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€78($78)
on demand576km (358 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