How to travel from Quimper to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Quimper and Dunkirk is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Quimper 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 Brest, plane

Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)

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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance779km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Quimper and Dunkirk is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (358 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Quimper and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Quimper and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper 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 12h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 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 Quimper and Dunkirk. The distance is around 779km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Dunkirk

Transport options from Quimper to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Brest, plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
€220($220)
every 4 hours911km (566 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
€185($185)
every 4 hours811km (504 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 55m
€270($270)
every 4 hours869km (540 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€365($365)
every 4 hours1,542km (958 miles)
Train to Brest, plane5h 55m
€265($265)
every 4 hours925km (575 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€160($160)
every 4 hours898km (558 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 55m
€48($48)
once daily897km (557 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine13hrs
€38($38)
once daily894km (555 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€140($140)
on demand779km (484 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