How to travel from Dunkirk to Toulon, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Toulon is around 996km (619 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Toulon 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 to Lille Europe, plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Toulon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Toulon.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Toulon.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,139km (708 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 16hrs. 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 €320 ($320).

The distance between Dunkirk and Toulon is around 996km (619 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 919km (571 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Dunkirk and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Toulon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Toulon. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Toulon. 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 6h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Toulon. Trains depart 4 times a day 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Toulon. Buses run once daily and take around 16hrs 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulon/Hyeres (TLN). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 1,139km (708 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Toulon

Transport options from Dunkirk to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€320($320)
twice daily1,021km (635 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 10m
€170($170)
5 times a day996km (619 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€235($235)
4 times a day1,029km (639 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 50m
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,083km (673 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 20m
€190($190)
4 times a day1,108km (688 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 35m
€165($165)
every 20 mins1,114km (692 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres7h 45m
€175($175)
6 times a week1,119km (696 miles)
Bus
16hrs
€64($64)
once daily1,150km (715 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€205($205)
on demand1,139km (708 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon