How to travel from Strasbourg to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Dunkirk is around 594km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance594km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Strasbourg and Dunkirk is around 594km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Strasbourg and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Dunkirk. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Strasbourg and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Dunkirk. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Strasbourg and Dunkirk. The distance is around 594km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Dunkirk

Transport options from Strasbourg to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€125($125)
twice daily700km (435 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
€355($355)
every 4 hours1,028km (639 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€250($250)
twice daily794km (493 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€29($29)
4 times a day630km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€80($80)
on demand594km (369 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