There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Cancale by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
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 Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Rennestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain Ter
7h 15m€127–274Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Saint-Malobus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 51m€56–111Train, bus
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Amiens to Avranchesbus 712
- Take the bus from Avranches to Saint-Malobus 772
11h 44m€68–127Drive 539.3 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Cancalecar 539.3 km
5h 15m€84–121Train via Paris
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Malotrain Tgv
7h 49m€141–252
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Cancale is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Cancale is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €80 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Cancale. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Eglise via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station and Intra-Muros. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Cancale. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at St Malo via Lille Europe and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Cancale is 804 km. The road distance is 539.3 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Cancale without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €120 - €280.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Dunkirk to Cancale, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Cancale bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Cancale train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Cancale is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 51m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Cancale, France?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to La Poste via Lille Europe, Rennes, St Malo, and Gares - Quai J in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Eglise via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station, Saint-Malo, and Intra-Muros in around 12h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Amiens to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Avranches to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Cancale bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station.
Dunkirk to Cancale train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Cancale is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Dunkirk to Cancale.
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