How to travel from Le Havre to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Le Havre and Dunkirk is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Le Havre to Dunkirk 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 via Rouen Rive Droite

Take the train to Rouen Rive Droite then Amiens and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Dunkirk by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Le Havre and Dunkirk is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Le Havre and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Dunkirk is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Magenta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Dunkirk. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 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 Le Havre and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Dunkirk is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Le Havre and Dunkirk. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Dunkirk

Transport options from Le Havre to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Rouen Rive Droite + 1 similar
3h 55m
€64($64)
5 times a week403km (251 miles)
Train4h 20m
€100($100)
once daily538km (335 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
€27($27)
once daily400km (248 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€57($57)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airports near Dunkirk

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

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Dunkirk
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
226km (141 miles) from Dunkirk