How to travel from Dunkirk to Quimper, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Quimper is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Quimper 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 Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Quimper.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Quimper.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance779km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Dunkirk and Quimper is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (358 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Dunkirk and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Quimper. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Quimper. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 15m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 779km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Quimper

Transport options from Dunkirk to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 25m
€185($185)
every 4 hours811km (504 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 30m
€220($220)
every 4 hours910km (566 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 45m
€260($260)
every 4 hours869km (540 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5hrs
€220($220)
4 times a day867km (539 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 40m
€360($360)
every 4 hours1,540km (957 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane5h 50m
€245($245)
every 4 hours925km (575 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€160($160)
every 4 hours898km (558 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 45m
€165($165)
twice daily955km (593 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
€48($48)
4 times a week907km (563 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€140($140)
on demand779km (484 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper