There are 5 ways to get from Le Mans to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Le Mans to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
4h 37m€78–181Bus via Préfecture
cheapest- Take the bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 38m€18–55Bus
- Take the bus from Le Mans to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 714 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerquebus 1751
7h 50m€21–64Drive 433 km
- Drive from Le Mans to Dunkirkcar 433 km
5h 1m€66–95Train
- Take the train from Le Mans to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4h 56m€66–148
Le Mans to Dunkirk by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Le Mans to Dunkirk is to bus via Préfecture which costs €18 - €55 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Le Mans to Dunkirk is to train via Paris which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Le Mans to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Le Mans and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Le Mans to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Le Mans and arriving at Dunkerque via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Le Mans and Dunkirk is 499 km. The road distance is 433 km.
The best way to get from Le Mans to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Le Mans to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Le Mans to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Le Mans station.
Le Mans to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Le Mans station.
The best way to get from Le Mans to Dunkirk is to train via Paris which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €65 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Le Mans, France and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Le Mans to Dunkerque via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Mans to Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 7h 50m.
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 Le Mans to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €42
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- 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 Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €21–30
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Le Mans to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Le Mans to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Le Mans to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Le Mans to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Le Mans to Dunkirk is 433 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Le Mans to Dunkirk.
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