How to travel from Saint-Malo to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Dunkirk is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 Pontchaillou, plane

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance553km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo 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 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Dunkirk is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Saint-Malo 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 Saint-Malo to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo 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 Saint-Malo and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

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

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Saint-Malo and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Saint-Malo and Dunkirk. The distance is around 553km (344 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 Saint-Malo to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Transport options from Saint-Malo to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€245($245)
every 4 hours702km (436 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 35m
€175($175)
every 4 hours844km (525 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€260($260)
every 4 hours1,853km (1,151 miles)
Train
5h 5m
€155($155)
every 4 hours733km (456 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€38($38)
once daily716km (445 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€75($75)
on demand553km (344 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