How to travel from Rennes to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Rennes and Dunkirk is around 567km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rennes 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 Paris CDG (CDG), train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance567km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 35m. 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 €225 ($225).

The distance between Rennes and Dunkirk is around 567km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (272 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Rennes and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Rennes and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes 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 8h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Dunkirk. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 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 Rennes and Dunkirk. The distance is around 567km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Dunkirk

Transport options from Rennes to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train + 2 similar
2h 55m
€225($225)
every 4 hours624km (388 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€160($160)
every 4 hours763km (474 miles)
Plane and Train4h 50m
€245($245)
every 4 hours1,775km (1,103 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€125($125)
every 20 mins702km (436 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€30($30)
4 times a day645km (401 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€76($76)
on demand567km (352 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