How to travel from Marseille to Dunkirk, France
The distance between Marseille and Dunkirk is around 925km (575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Marseille to Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkirk.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€39($39)
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Dunkirk
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marseille to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Marseille and Dunkirk is around 925km (575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 890km (553 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Marseille and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Dunkirk. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Marseille and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille 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 14h 10m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 2h 60m.
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 Marseille and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,073km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Dunkirk
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 60m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 925km (575 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train | 3h 20m | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 959km (596 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), train | 3h 55m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 4h 40m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 966km (600 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 20m | €175($175) | 5 times a day | 1,042km (648 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 6h 20m | €175($175) | once a week | 1,051km (653 miles) |
| Train via Lille-Flandres | 6h 40m | €175($175) | once a week | 1,045km (649 miles) |
Bus | 14h 10m | €39($39) | once daily | 1,090km (677 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | €145($145) | on demand | 1,073km (667 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and Dunkirk
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Airports near Dunkirk
The following major airports near Dunkirk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Dunkirk
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 226km (141 miles) from Dunkirk