There are 5 ways to get from Calais Station to Dunkirk by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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 Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
45 min€7–16Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Calais to Dunkerque41.7 km
1h 17m€4Bus
- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus Autocar
51 min€9–14Drive 43.4 km
- Drive from Calais Station to Dunkirkcar 43.4 km
31 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Calais Station to Dunkirktaxi 43.4 km
31 min€95–120
Calais Station to Dunkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais Station to Dunkirk is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Calais Station to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 31 min and costs €6 - €10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Dunkerque. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Dunkerque. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Calais Station and Dunkirk is 46 km. The road distance is 43.4 km.
The best way to get from Calais Station to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs €7 - €16.
The train from Calais Ville to Dunkerque takes 45 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Calais Station to Dunkirk bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais Station to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais Station to Dunkirk is to train which takes 45 min and costs €7 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 51 min.
What companies run services between Calais Station, France and Dunkirk, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Calais Ville to Dunkerque every 2 hours. Tickets cost €7–16 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerque once daily. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 51 min.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Calais to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Allo Taxis Calais
- Phone
- +33 6 09 52 30 38
- Website
- allotaxicalais.com
Taxi Delplanque
- Phone
- +33 3 21 82 14 29
Taxi Guines
- Phone
- +33 6 85 57 73 39
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More Questions & Answers
Calais Station to Dunkirk bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais Station to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais Station to Dunkirk is 43 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Calais Station to Dunkirk.
Book your Calais Station to Dunkirk train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais Station and Dunkirk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









