How to travel from Toulon to Dunkirk, France
The distance between Toulon and Dunkirk is around 998km (620 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Toulon 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.
👋 Also check out Dunkirk → Toulon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane
Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€170($170)
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3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Dunkerque.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€195($195)
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkerque.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€63($63)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Dunkirk
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Toulon to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Toulon and Dunkirk is around 998km (620 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 919km (571 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Toulon and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Toulon to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulon and Dunkirk. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Toulon and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulon and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Toulon/Hyeres (TLN) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Toulon and Dunkirk. The distance is around 1,137km (707 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Dunkirk
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | €170($170) | 5 times a day | 998km (620 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 20m | €245($245) | once daily | 1,047km (651 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 1,084km (674 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 5h 40m | €285($285) | once daily | 1,057km (657 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 15m | €195($195) | once daily | 1,126km (700 miles) |
| Train via Marseille St Charles | 6h 40m | €165($165) | twice daily | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train via Marseille St Charles | 7h 45m | €175($175) | once a week | 1,112km (691 miles) |
Bus | 15h 55m | €63($63) | once daily | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Drive | 10h 25m | €205($205) | on demand | 1,137km (707 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Toulon and Dunkirk
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Transavia France
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Airports near Dunkirk
The following major airports near Dunkirk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Dunkirk
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 226km (141 miles) from Dunkirk