How to travel from Orange to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Orange and Dunkirk is around 842km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Orange 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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance960km (596 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Orange to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 13h 55m. 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 €285 ($285).

The distance between Orange and Dunkirk is around 842km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 788km (490 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Orange and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange 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 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Orange and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Orange and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange 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 13h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orange and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 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 Orange and Dunkirk. The distance is around 960km (596 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Dunkirk

Transport options from Orange to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
€285($285)
twice daily842km (523 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,028km (639 miles)
Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, plane4h 45m
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,160km (721 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€175($175)
every 20 mins926km (576 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6hrs
€175($175)
once a week989km (615 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
€54($54)
once daily1,010km (628 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€130($130)
on demand960km (596 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