How to travel from Dunkirk to Nantes, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Nantes is around 613km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Nantes 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Nantes.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nantes.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance633km (393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Dunkirk and Nantes is around 613km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 512km (318 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Dunkirk and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Nantes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Nantes. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10h 5m 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 633km (393 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Nantes

Transport options from Dunkirk to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 20m
€135($135)
every 4 hours613km (381 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane2h 45m
€215($215)
every 4 hours665km (413 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 45m
€145($145)
every 4 hours682km (424 miles)
Train via Paris Nord4h 45m
€145($145)
every 4 hours681km (423 miles)
Train via Arras5h 55m
€130($130)
once daily748km (465 miles)
Bus
10h 5m
€34($34)
4 times a day700km (435 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€85($85)
on demand633km (393 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes