How to travel from Toulouse to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Toulouse and Dunkirk is around 882km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Toulouse 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance967km (601 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Toulouse 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 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Toulouse and Dunkirk is around 882km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Toulouse and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse 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 Toulouse and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Gare du Nord. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Toulouse and Dunkirk. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Toulouse and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse 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 13h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Dunkirk. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Dunkirk. We recommend that you fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 2h 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 Toulouse and Dunkirk. The distance is around 967km (601 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Dunkirk

Transport options from Toulouse to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 40m
€145($145)
every 4 hours882km (548 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train3h 10m
€170($170)
every 4 hours895km (556 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), train3h 35m
€210($210)
every 4 hours1,050km (652 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train4h 20m
€165($165)
every 4 hours893km (555 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€200($200)
4 times a week1,069km (664 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
€38($38)
twice daily980km (609 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€130($130)
on demand967km (601 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