How to travel from Dunkirk to Nancy, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Nancy is around 492km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Nancy 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 via Lille Flandres

Take the train to Lille Flandres then Meuse Tgv and then to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville and then to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille then Brussels-North train station and then to Nancy.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance492km (306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Dunkirk and Nancy is around 492km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Dunkirk and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Nancy is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Nancy. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Paris l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Dunkirk and Nancy. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille and Brussels-North train station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Nancy. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 30m 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville and then to Nancy. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 492km (306 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Nancy

Transport options from Dunkirk to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Lille Flandres + 1 similar
3h 45m
€130($130)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Train4hrs
€135($135)
every 4 hours619km (385 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 10m
€210($210)
every 4 hours682km (424 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€40($40)
twice daily536km (333 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€66($66)
on demand492km (306 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy