How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Dunkirk is around 713km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Dunkirk by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DunkirkLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance713km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Dunkirk by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Dunkirk is around 713km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Dunkirk. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Dunkirk. The distance is around 713km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 15m
€240($240)
every 4 hours777km (483 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 35m
€165($165)
4 times a day1,103km (685 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€145($145)
twice daily795km (494 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€130($130)
on demand713km (443 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