What is the cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Nantes?

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Nantes is to bus which costs €21 - €60 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Nantes?

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Nantes is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Nantes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Nantes via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Nantes?

The distance between Dunkirk and Nantes is 682 km. The road distance is 627 km.

How do I travel from Dunkirk to Nantes without a car?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Nantes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Dunkirk to Nantes?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Dunkirk to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Nantes bus from?

Dunkirk to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dunkerque station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Nantes train from?

Dunkirk to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Nantes?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Nantes is to train via Paris which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €60 and takes 10h.

Where does the Dunkirk to Nantes bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Nantes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Nantes train arrive?

Dunkirk to Nantes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Nantes is 627 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Dunkirk to Nantes.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunkirk to Nantes?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dunkirk to Nantes?

Book your Dunkirk to Nantes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nantes?

There are 1284+ hotels available in Nantes.

Dunkirk to Nantes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dunkirk to Nantes by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Nantestrain 411C / ...
5h 9m
€75–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1751
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Nantesbus 1614 / ...
10h
€21–57
Drive 627 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Nantescar 627 km
6h 4m
€96–138
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
4h 49m
€127–307
Train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Arrastrain Ter
2. Take the train from Arras to Nantestrain Tgv
6h 56m
€83–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 49m
€36–72
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LIL - NTE
6h 50m
€130–300
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRU - NTE
7h 57m
€116–262
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane CDG - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
6h 56m
€189–479

Dunkirk to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

39Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 682.5 km
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Nantes via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Nantes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h.

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