How to travel from Rouen to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Rouen and Dunkirk is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rouen to Dunkirk by train, bus 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 Amiens and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance251km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Dunkirk by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Rouen and Dunkirk is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Rouen and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amiens. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

SNCF run train services between Rouen and Dunkirk. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3hrs, 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 Rouen and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Dunkirk. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Amiens and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Rouen and Dunkirk. The distance is around 251km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Rouen to Dunkirk

Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Dunkirk

Transport options from Rouen to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€50($50)
5 times a week315km (196 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€23($23)
twice daily340km (211 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€34($34)
on demand251km (156 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