How to travel from Dunkirk to Bayonne, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Bayonne is around 976km (606 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Bayonne 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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Train to Lille Europe, plane

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe then Massy Tgv and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,058km (657 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Dunkirk and Bayonne is around 976km (606 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 887km (551 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Dunkirk and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Bayonne. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Massy Tgv. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Bayonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 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 Dunkirk and Bayonne. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 1,058km (657 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Bayonne

Transport options from Dunkirk to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
€235($235)
every 4 hours979km (608 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€335($335)
every 4 hours1,234km (767 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly4h 25m
€280($280)
4 times a day976km (606 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 25m
€175($175)
every 4 hours989km (614 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€195($195)
3 times a week1,080km (671 miles)
Bus
14hrs
€59($59)
once daily1,072km (666 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€190($190)
on demand1,058km (657 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne