There are 7 ways to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk 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
best- Take the train from Poitiers to Lille Flandrestrain 7660
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 38m€111–233Bus via Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Poitiers to Parisbus FlixBus S703 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerquebus 1751
10h 20m€45–82Drive 621.3 km
- Drive from Poitiers to Dunkirkcar 621.3 km
6h 6m€96–139Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
- Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 11m€126–327Train, line 91 bus
- Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the bus from Gare Montparnasse to Gare du Nordbus 91 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
5h 45m€116–208Bus
- Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 25m€48–93Fly Poitiers–Biard Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
- Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane PIS - STN
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
6h 20m€149–482
Poitiers to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk is to bus via Paris which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €110 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Dunkerque via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Poitiers and Dunkirk is 669 km. The road distance is 621.3 km.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €110 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Poitiers to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poitiers station.
Poitiers to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Poitiers station.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Poitiers to Dunkerque via Lille Flandres in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers to Dunkerque via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h 20m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–210
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Poitiers–Biard Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €27–150
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Poitiers–Biard Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–150
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 Poitiers to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–210
- 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
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- 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 Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Poitiers to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Poitiers to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Poitiers to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Gare Montparnasse to Gare du Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.ratp.fr/en
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More Questions & Answers
Poitiers to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Poitiers to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Dunkirk is 621 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Poitiers to Dunkirk.
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