How to travel from Versailles to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Versailles and Dunkirk is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Versailles to Dunkirk by train, bus and car. 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 Saint-Michel Notre-Dame and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dunkirk.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Dunkirk by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Versailles and Dunkirk is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Versailles and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Michel Notre-Dame and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Paris RER and TGV inOui run train services between Versailles and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Versailles and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Charenton, Gare de Bercy and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Dunkirk. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the train to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame and then to Dunkerque. instead which will take 2h 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 Versailles and Dunkirk. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Dunkirk

Transport options from Versailles to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€71($71)
every 4 hours314km (195 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€23($23)
4 times a day328km (204 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€42($42)
on demand310km (193 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