How to travel from Menton to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Menton and Dunkirk is around 952km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Menton to Dunkirk by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Distance1,261km (784 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Menton to Dunkirk by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 17h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Menton and Dunkirk is around 952km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (556 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Menton and Dunkirk by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Menton and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Menton and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Antibes and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Menton and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Menton and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,261km (784 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Dunkirk

Transport options from Menton to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
€175($175)
every 4 hours952km (592 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train4h 20m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,008km (626 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane4h 35m
€220($220)
every 4 hours1,064km (661 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,021km (634 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 55m
€235($235)
every 4 hours1,288km (800 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu10hrs
€230($230)
once daily1,292km (803 miles)
Bus
17h 25m
€67($67)
3 times a week1,324km (823 miles)
Drive
11h 40m
€170($170)
on demand1,261km (784 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