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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Dunkirk is to bus via Paris which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs €200 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Dunkerque via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Brest to Dunkirk?

The distance between Brest and Dunkirk is 922 km. The road distance is 727.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 7h 23m and costs €160 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Brest to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Dunkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Brest to Dunkirk train from?

Brest to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

Train or bus from Brest to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Brest to Dunkirk is to train via Lille which takes 7h 23m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 10m.

Where does the Brest to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Brest to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Brest to Dunkirk train arrive?

Brest to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Brest to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Dunkirk is 727 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Brest to Dunkirk.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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Brest to Dunkirk - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brest to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
7h 23m
€168–276
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 30m
€62–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus N702
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 10m
€78–119
Drive 727.1 km
1. Drive from Brest to Dunkirkcar 727.1 km
7h 56m
€117–168
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BES - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
5h 44m
€201–427
Train
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
7h 24m
€163–265
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BES - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 17m
€120–417

Brest to Dunkirk by train and subway

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 922.2 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Brest to Dunkerque via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Lille Europe in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 15h 10m.

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