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How to get fromCherbourg-Octeville to Dunkirkby train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Dunkirk by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3312 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain train Tgv
    6h 26m
    €124–222

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus bus
    9h 31m
    €59–115

  3. Drive 477.2 km

    1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Dunkirkcar car 477.2 km
    5h 28m
    €74–107

  4. Train via Amiens

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Amienstrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Arras to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    9h 33m
    €100–201

Cherbourg-Octeville to Dunkirk by train

Calendar68Weekly Trains
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Dunkerque via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 26m.

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