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How to get fromCaen to Dunkirkby train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazaretrainK2+ / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to DunkerquetrainTgv
    5h 16m
    €67–142

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Caen to Dunkerquerideshare355.4 km
    4h 38m
    €25

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen to Amiensbus712
    2. Take the train from Amiens to ArrastrainTer
    3. Take the train from Arras to DunkerquetrainTer
    7h 37m
    €52–111

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroitetrainP10
    2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to ArrastrainK45
    3. Take the train from Arras to DunkerquetrainTer
    7h 30m
    €58–181

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caen to Lillebus712
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 45m
    €31–51

  6. Drive 355.1 km

    1. Drive from Caen to Dunkirkcar355.1 km
    4h 6m
    €56–80

Caen to Dunkirk by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Caen, France and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Dunkerque via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 7h 45m.

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