How to travel from Metz to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Metz and Dunkirk is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Metz 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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan then Lille Boulevard de Turin and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance436km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Metz to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Metz and Dunkirk is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Metz and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est and Paris Nord. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Dunkirk. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Metz and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan and Lille Boulevard de Turin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Union Ivkoni, Flibco, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Metz and Dunkirk. The distance is around 436km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Dunkirk

Transport options from Metz to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€130($130)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 45m
€155($155)
every 4 hours626km (389 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€35($35)
once daily477km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€79($79)
on demand436km (271 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