How to travel from Nimes to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Nimes and Dunkirk is around 933km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Nimes 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier then Lille and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance1,012km (629 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Nimes and Dunkirk is around 933km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 814km (506 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Nimes and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 5h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Dunkirk. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 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 Nimes and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Lille. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nimes and Dunkirk. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Nimes and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,012km (629 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Dunkirk

Transport options from Nimes to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 30m
€155($155)
once daily1,028km (638 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane3h 35m
€220($220)
every 4 hours933km (579 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane3h 50m
€220($220)
every 4 hours956km (594 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 25m
€245($245)
once daily1,159km (720 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane5h 20m
€155($155)
every 4 hours960km (596 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 10m
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,000km (621 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 45m
€180($180)
once daily1,154km (717 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 55m
€165($165)
twice a week990km (615 miles)
Train via Lille-Flandres5h 55m
€165($165)
once a week982km (610 miles)
Train via Arras6h 10m
€160($160)
5 times a week974km (605 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
€48($48)
twice daily1,116km (694 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€135($135)
on demand1,012km (629 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