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.
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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Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE).
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Nantes.
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Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 613km (381 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 2h 45m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 665km (413 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 45m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 682km (424 miles) |
Train via Paris Nord | 4h 45m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 681km (423 miles) |
Train via Arras | 5h 55m | €130($130) | once daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Bus | 10h 5m | €34($34) | 4 times a day | 700km (435 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €85($85) | on demand | 633km (393 miles) |
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