How to travel from Reims to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Reims and Dunkirk is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reims to Dunkirk by train 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 Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Reims to Dunkirk by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Reims and Dunkirk is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Reims and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV and Lille Europe. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Reims and Dunkirk. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reims and Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Reims and Dunkirk. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Reims to Dunkirk

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Dunkirk

Transport options from Reims to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 10m
€105($105)
twice daily408km (253 miles)
Train via Lille Europe3h 15m
€87($87)
twice daily409km (254 miles)
Train via Charleville-Mézières4h 35m
€170($170)
once daily350km (218 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€37($37)
on demand270km (168 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