How to travel from Dunkirk to Belfort, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Belfort is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Belfort 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 BelfortDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance671km (417 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Belfort by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Dunkirk and Belfort is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (310 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Dunkirk and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Belfort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Belfort. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Belfort-Montbéliard TGV. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Belfort. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Belfort. The distance is around 671km (417 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 Dunkirk to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Belfort

Transport options from Dunkirk to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
€245($245)
every 4 hours760km (472 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 50m
€455($455)
every 4 hours866km (538 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5hrs
€285($285)
every 4 hours1,017km (632 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 40m
€265($265)
every 4 hours876km (544 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€145($145)
4 times a day746km (463 miles)
Train via Paris Nord6h 35m
€310($310)
4 times a day733km (456 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€120($120)
on demand671km (417 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort