How to travel from Dunkirk to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Saint-Raphaël is around 989km (615 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Saint-Raphaël 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 Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance1,176km (731 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Dunkirk and Saint-Raphaël is around 989km (615 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 908km (564 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Dunkirk and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 10m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 1,176km (731 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Dunkirk to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4hrs
€215($215)
every 4 hours989km (615 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 30m
€235($235)
every 4 hours1,046km (650 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 40m
€180($180)
5 times a day1,087km (675 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 45m
€290($290)
every 4 hours1,102km (685 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane5h 40m
€260($260)
4 times a day1,060km (658 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 20m
€200($200)
4 times a day1,201km (746 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres7h 20m
€200($200)
every 20 mins1,207km (750 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres8h 30m
€210($210)
6 times a week1,212km (753 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
€42($42)
once daily1,237km (768 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
€210($210)
on demand1,176km (731 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël