How to travel from Dunkirk to Paris, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Paris is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Paris by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Magenta.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance289km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Paris

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Paris by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Dunkirk and Paris is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Dunkirk and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Paris is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Paris. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dunkirk and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Paris. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dunkirk and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 4hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Paris. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4hrs 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 Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Paris. The distance is around 289km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Dunkirk to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Paris

Transport options from Dunkirk to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€65($65)
every 4 hours291km (181 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€14($14)
4 times a day304km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€39($39)
on demand289km (180 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris