How to travel from Nice to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Nice and Dunkirk is around 927km (576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nice to Dunkirk by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance1,230km (764 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Nice to Dunkirk by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Nice and Dunkirk is around 927km (576 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 894km (556 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Nice and Dunkirk by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Nice and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

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

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

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Nice and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,230km (764 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Dunkirk

Transport options from Nice to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3hrs
€165($165)
every 4 hours927km (576 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train3h 30m
€155($155)
every 4 hours982km (610 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), train3h 45m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,039km (645 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train4h 40m
€180($180)
every 4 hours996km (619 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€170($170)
every 4 hours1,148km (713 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 15m
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,264km (785 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu9h 25m
€225($225)
once daily1,268km (788 miles)
Bus
17hrs
€69($69)
once daily1,296km (805 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
€165($165)
on demand1,230km (764 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