How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Dunkirk is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Paris and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance694km (431 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Dunkirk is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (332 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 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 Saint-Nazaire and Dunkirk. The distance is around 694km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€230($230)
every 4 hours728km (453 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 40m
€245($245)
every 4 hours837km (520 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
€140($140)
every 4 hours747km (464 miles)
Train via Nantes6h 25m
€135($135)
once daily796km (494 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
€54($54)
once daily759km (472 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus10h 60m
€71($71)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€125($125)
on demand694km (431 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