There are 6 ways to get from Rouen to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-LazareK1+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to DunkerqueTgv
4h 40m€67–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rouen to Lille712
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange StationBlaBlaCar Bus
5h 55m€15–44Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rouen to Dunkerque231.3 km
3h 9m€16Train
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to ArrasK45
- Take the train from Arras to DunkerqueTer
4h 49m€51–127Train #2
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille FlandresK45
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to DunkerqueTer
4h 56m€52–118Drive 228.3 km
- Drive from Rouen to Dunkirk228.3 km
2h 56m€35–51
Rouen to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Dunkirk is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Rouen to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Rouen and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Dunkerque via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Rouen and Dunkirk is 433 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.
The best way to get from Rouen to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Rouen to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Rouen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rouen station.
Rouen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
The best way to get from Rouen to Dunkirk is to train via Paris which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €45 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Rouen, France and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Dunkerque via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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 Rouen Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arras to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €29–45
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- 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 Paris Nord to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- 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 Rouen to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rouen to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rouen to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rouen to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Rouen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Dunkirk is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Rouen to Dunkirk.
Book your Rouen to Dunkirk train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rouen to Dunkirk bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2369+ hotels available in Dunkirk.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rouen and Dunkirk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.