How to travel from Rochefort to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Rochefort and Dunkirk is around 759km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rochefort 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 and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance759km (472 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 11h 50m. 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 €165 ($165).

The distance between Rochefort and Dunkirk is around 759km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 617km (384 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Rochefort and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rochefort and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Rochefort and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Dunkirk. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) 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 Rochefort and Dunkirk. The distance is around 759km (472 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Dunkirk

Transport options from Rochefort to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
€165($165)
4 times a day785km (487 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane4h 40m
€145($145)
every 4 hours972km (604 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 55m
€245($245)
4 times a day835km (519 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5hrs
€250($250)
every 4 hours991km (616 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5h 30m
€255($255)
every 4 hours1,160km (721 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€165($165)
every 4 hours788km (490 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
€39($39)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€100($100)
on demand759km (472 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