How to travel from Dunkirk to Bayeux, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Bayeux is around 413km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Bayeux by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayeuxDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Bayeux.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance413km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Bayeux by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).

The distance between Dunkirk and Bayeux is around 413km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Dunkirk and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Bayeux is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Bayeux. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Bayeux. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dunkirk and Bayeux. We recommend that you drive to Bayeux. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Dunkirk and Bayeux. The distance is around 413km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Dunkirk to Bayeux

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Bayeux

Transport options from Dunkirk to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 25m
€460($460)
every 4 hours1,255km (780 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€100($100)
4 times a day561km (349 miles)
Train via Amiens5h 5m
€81($81)
5 times a week507km (315 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€74($74)
on demand413km (256 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

The following major airports near Bayeux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux