How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk is around 514km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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 to Pontchaillou, plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Amiens then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance514km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk is around 514km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pontorson Mont St Michel, Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare du Nord. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk. Trains depart twice daily 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 Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avranches and Lille. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk. The distance is around 514km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Dunkirk

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€275($275)
twice daily711km (442 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 50m
€205($205)
twice daily853km (530 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€295($295)
twice daily1,861km (1,157 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€190($190)
twice daily742km (461 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 27h 35m
€155($155)
once daily663km (412 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
€115($115)
twice daily596km (370 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 40m
€135($135)
5 times a week574km (357 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€69($69)
on demand514km (319 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