The distance between Valence and Dunkirk is around 746km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Valence 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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Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.
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Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon and then to Dunkerque.
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Take the bus to Lille and then to Dunkirk.
There are several options for getting from Valence to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).
The distance between Valence and Dunkirk is around 746km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 704km (437 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Valence and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Dunkirk is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valence and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence 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 11h 50m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valence and Dunkirk. The distance is around 866km (538 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 35m | €270($270) | twice daily | 746km (464 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 2h 55m | €210($210) | twice daily | 789km (491 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 3h 30m | €290($290) | twice daily | 874km (543 miles) |
Train to Aix-en-Provence TGV, plane | 3h 45m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 831km (516 miles) |
Train via Lille Flandres | 5h 15m | €165($165) | twice a week | 839km (521 miles) |
Bus | 11h 50m | €54($54) | once daily | 872km (542 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | €115($115) | on demand | 866km (538 miles) |
Eurostar
The following major airports near Dunkirk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.