How to travel from Montpellier to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Montpellier and Dunkirk is around 881km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Montpellier 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,036km (644 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Montpellier 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 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Montpellier and Dunkirk is around 881km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 833km (518 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Montpellier and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier 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 Montpellier and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Dunkirk. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Montpellier and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Dunkirk. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 2h 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 Montpellier and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,036km (644 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Dunkirk

Transport options from Montpellier to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 50m
€205($205)
every 4 hours881km (548 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train3h 5m
€205($205)
every 4 hours905km (562 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€160($160)
once daily1,077km (669 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train4h 35m
€140($140)
every 4 hours909km (565 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€175($175)
twice a week1,040km (646 miles)
Train via Lille-Flandres6h 25m
€175($175)
once a week1,032km (641 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
€39($39)
twice daily1,063km (660 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€140($140)
on demand1,036km (644 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