How to travel from Dunkirk to Le Havre, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Le Havre is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train via Amiens

Take the train to Amiens then Rouen Rive Droite and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Dunkirk and Le Havre is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Dunkirk and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Le Havre. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Le Havre. 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 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Le Havre. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Le Havre. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Le Havre. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Le Havre

Transport options from Dunkirk to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Amiens + 1 similar
3h 55m
€64($64)
5 times a week403km (251 miles)
Train4h 25m
€95($95)
4 times a day520km (323 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€28($28)
once daily401km (249 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€57($57)
on demand314km (195 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre