How to travel from Dunkirk to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Verdon Gorge is around 1,037km (644 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille then Aix-en-Provence and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance1,114km (692 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Dunkirk and Verdon Gorge is around 1,037km (644 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 863km (536 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Dunkirk and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille, Aix-en-Provence, Gare Routière and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Verdon Gorge. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 25m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 1,114km (692 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €385 ($385).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Dunkirk to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus + 4 similar
4h 55m
€215($215)
6 times a week1,037km (644 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
€315($315)
once daily1,065km (662 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus5h 40m
€305($305)
once daily1,122km (697 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus5h 50m
€305($305)
6 times a week1,170km (727 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus6h 10m
€360($360)
once daily1,178km (732 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€385($385)
once daily1,235km (768 miles)
Bus
16h 25m
€140($140)
once daily1,184km (736 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
7hrs
€290($290)
6 times a week1,149km (714 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, bus8h 25m
€275($275)
once a week1,151km (715 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, bus8h 25m
€275($275)
once a week1,143km (710 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
€150($150)
on demand1,114km (692 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge