How to travel from Orleans to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Orleans and Dunkirk is around 421km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Orleans to Dunkirk by 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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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance421km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Dunkirk by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Orleans and Dunkirk is around 421km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Orleans and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Orleans and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Dunkirk. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Orleans and Dunkirk. The distance is around 421km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

How do I get from Orleans to Dunkirk

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Dunkirk

Transport options from Orleans to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€88($88)
every 4 hours425km (264 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€24($24)
4 times a day428km (266 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€57($57)
on demand421km (262 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