How to travel from Tours to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Tours and Dunkirk is around 527km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tours 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 Flandres and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance527km (328 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Tours to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Tours and Dunkirk is around 527km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Tours and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres and Lille Europe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Tours and Dunkirk. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Tours and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tours and Dunkirk. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Tours and Dunkirk. The distance is around 527km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Dunkirk

Transport options from Tours to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€105($105)
once daily567km (352 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 55m
€165($165)
4 times a day810km (503 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€27($27)
4 times a day540km (336 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€71($71)
on demand527km (328 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