How to travel from Perpignan to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Perpignan and Dunkirk is around 969km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Perpignan 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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Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train

Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,137km (707 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Perpignan and Dunkirk is around 969km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 928km (576 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Perpignan and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Dunkirk. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 60m, 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 Perpignan and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Perpignan and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,137km (707 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Dunkirk

Transport options from Perpignan to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train + 4 similar
2h 55m
€285($285)
every 4 hours969km (602 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
€350($350)
once daily1,005km (625 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane4h 35m
€300($300)
every 20 mins1,063km (661 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,098km (682 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 20m
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,081km (672 miles)
Train
7h 60m
€185($185)
twice a week1,204km (748 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
€63($63)
once daily1,199km (745 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
€205($205)
on demand1,137km (707 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