There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Calais by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais VilleTer
44 min€7–17Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Dunkerque to Calais41.3 km
47 min€4Bus
- Take the bus from Dunkerque to Les FontinettesAutocar
1h 13m€10–14Drive 42.5 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Calais42.5 km
29 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dunkirk to Calais42.5 km
29 min€95–120
Dunkirk to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Calais is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Calais is to drive which takes 29 min and costs €6 - €10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Les Fontinettes. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Calais Ville. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Dunkirk and Calais is 46 km. The road distance is 42.5 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Calais without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs €7 - €17.
The train from Dunkerque to Calais Ville takes 44 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dunkirk to Calais bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Calais is to train which takes 44 min and costs €7 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €14 and takes 1h 13m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Calais, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Dunkerque to Calais Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–17 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Dunkerque to Les Fontinettes 4 times a week. Tickets cost €10–14 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Dunkerque to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–17
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Dunkerque to Les Fontinettes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dunkerque to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Torney Philippe
- Phone
- +33 3 28 21 15 43
Hars Eric
- Phone
- +33 3 61 38 57 23
Cotaxi
- Phone
- +33 3 28 66 73 00
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Calais bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Les Fontinettes station.
Dunkirk to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Calais is 42 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Dunkirk to Calais.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dunkirk and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









