There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Paris by train, bus, rideshare 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.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Paris is to bus which costs 10€ - 28€ and takes 5 h 5 min.
The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Paris is to train which costs 50€ - 65€ and takes 1 h 41 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Paris, Paris. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 h 5 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart every three hours. The journey takes approximately 1 h 41 min.
The distance between Dunkirk and Paris is 242 km. The road distance is 288.7 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Paris without a car is to train which takes 1 h 41 min and costs 50€ - 65€.
The train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord takes 1 h 41 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Dunkirk to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dunkerque station.
- Distance: 151.3 miles
- Duration: 1 h 41 min
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Paris, France?
TGV operates a train from Dunkirk to Paris every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60 - $75 and the journey takes 1 h 41 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dunkirk to Paris 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19 - $35 and the journey takes 5 h 5 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60 - $75
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $60 - $75
- 1st Class
- $90 - $120
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 5 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0 892 89 12 00
- Website
- isilines.com
Bus from Dunkerque to Paris - Gallieni
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14 - $35
- Schedules at
- isilines.com
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Dunkerque to Paris City Centre - Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12 - $18
- Website
- Ouibus
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility you’ll get to your destination – often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dunkerque to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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