The distance between Dunkirk and Bordeaux is around 800km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD).
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Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Bordeaux St Jean.
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Take the bus to Lille and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde.
There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Dunkirk and Bordeaux is around 800km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 723km (449 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Dunkirk and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Bordeaux. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunkirk and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Bordeaux. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dunkirk and Bordeaux. The distance is around 873km (543 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 800km (497 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 10m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 820km (510 miles) |
Train | 5h 55m | €155($155) | once daily | 896km (557 miles) |
Bus | 13h 30m | €36($36) | twice daily | 914km (568 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | €120($120) | on demand | 873km (543 miles) |
The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.