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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €24 - €80 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 5h 27m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Dunkerque via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Nantes to Dunkirk?

The distance between Nantes and Dunkirk is 682 km. The road distance is 605.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Nantes to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Dunkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nantes to Dunkirk train from?

Nantes to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train or bus from Nantes to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Nantes to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €80 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Nantes to Dunkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nantes to Dunkirk train arrive?

Nantes to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Dunkirk is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Nantes to Dunkirk.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2328+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nantes to Dunkirk by train (TGV), train, bus, 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 Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
5h 57m
€79–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1614 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerquebus 1751
10h 15m
€24–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.train 434A
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 2m
€82–189
Drive 605.9 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Dunkirkcar 605.9 km
6h 37m
€92–133
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
5h 27m
€128–343
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NTE - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 33m
€131–301
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
6h 58m
€190–496
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NTE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 14m
€117–273

Nantes to Dunkirk by train, foot, and subway

44Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 682.5 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Dunkerque via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h 15m.

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