The average train between Nantes and Dunkirk takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Dunkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Nantes and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nantes to Dunkirk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Nantes to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Nantes to Dunkirk train tickets online with TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Nantes and Dunkirk is 511.6 km. The road distance is 682 km.
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 58m.