There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Calais Station 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
1h 16m€4Bus
- Take the bus from Dunkerque to Calais Villebus Autocar
1h 19m€11–16Drive 43.3 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Calais Stationcar 43.3 km
31 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dunkirk to Calais Stationtaxi 43.3 km
31 min€95–120
Dunkirk to Calais Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Calais Station is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Calais Station is to drive which takes 31 min and costs €6 - €10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Calais Ville. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
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 Dunkirk and Calais Station is 46 km. The road distance is 43.3 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Calais Station 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.
Dunkirk to Calais Station bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Calais Station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Calais Station is to train which takes 43 min and costs €7 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 1h 19m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Calais Station, 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 Calais Ville once daily. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
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 Dunkerque to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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 Dunkerque to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dunkerque to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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
Dunkirk to Calais Station bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Dunkirk to Calais Station train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Calais Station is 43 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Dunkirk to Calais Station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dunkirk and Calais Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.