There are 5 ways to get from Dunkerque (Station) to Calais 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 Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain Ter
43 min€7–16Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Dunkerque to Calais41.3 km
57 min€4Bus
- Take the bus from Dunkerque to Les Fontinettesbus Autocar
1h 13m€10–15Drive 42.2 km
- Drive from Dunkerque (Station) to Calaiscar 42.2 km
29 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dunkerque (Station) to Calaistaxi 42.2 km
29 min€95–120
Dunkerque (Station) to Calais by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkerque (Station) to Calais is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Dunkerque (Station) to Calais is to drive which takes 29 min and costs €6 - €10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Les Fontinettes. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Calais Ville. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Dunkerque (Station) and Calais is 46 km. The road distance is 42.2 km.
The best way to get from Dunkerque (Station) to Calais without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs €7 - €16.
The train from Dunkerque to Calais Ville takes 43 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Dunkerque (Station) to Calais bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkerque (Station) to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkerque (Station) to Calais is to train which takes 43 min and costs €7 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 1h 13m.
What companies run services between Dunkerque (Station), Hauts-de-France, France and Calais, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Dunkerque to Calais Ville every 2 hours. Tickets cost €7–16 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Dunkerque to Les Fontinettes once daily. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dunkerque to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Dunkerque to Les Fontinettes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Dunkerque to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- €95–120
Cotaxi
- Phone
- +33 3 28 66 73 00
Hars Eric
- Phone
- +33 3 61 38 57 23
Torney Philippe
- Phone
- +33 3 28 21 15 43
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkerque (Station) to Calais bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Les Fontinettes station.
Dunkerque (Station) to Calais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkerque (Station) to Calais is 42 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Dunkerque (Station) to Calais.
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