What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €35 - €100 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Dunkerque via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Dunkirk?

The distance between La Rochelle and Dunkirk is 760 km. The road distance is 699 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €90 - €220.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from La Rochelle to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Dunkirk bus from?

La Rochelle to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Dunkirk train from?

La Rochelle to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Dunkirk is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 12h.

Where does the La Rochelle to Dunkirk bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Dunkirk train arrive?

La Rochelle to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Dunkirk is 699 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from La Rochelle to Dunkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Dunkirk?

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How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Dunkirk?

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La Rochelle to Dunkirk - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to DunkerqueTgv
6h 34m
€90–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerque1751
12h
€37–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle Atlantique
2. Take the bus from Niort to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to DunkerqueTgv
11h 40m
€70–163
Drive 699 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Dunkirk699 km
7h 36m
€107–154
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)BOD - LIL
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
8h 19m
€78–262
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
7h 32m
€129–426
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BOD - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
8h 43m
€135–414
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BOD - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
10h 36m
€114–314

La Rochelle to Dunkirk by train, foot, and subway

45Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 759.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Dunkerque via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Dunkerque via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h.

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