There are 3 ways to get from Dunkirk to First day on the Somme by train, bus, or car
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 Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Alberttrain Ter
3h 3m€44–68Drive 135.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Dunkirk to First day on the Sommecar 135.4 km
2h 5m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
4h 37m€28–44
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to First day on the Somme is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to First day on the Somme is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to First day on the Somme. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Arras via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to First day on the Somme. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Albert via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Dunkirk and First day on the Somme is 182 km. The road distance is 135.4 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to First day on the Somme without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Dunkirk to First day on the Somme, including transfers.
Dunkirk to First day on the Somme bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to First day on the Somme train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to First day on the Somme is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and First day on the Somme, France?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to First day on the Somme via Lille Flandres and Albert in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to First day on the Somme via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Arras, Arras, and Albert in around 4h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Albert
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Dunkirk to First day on the Somme bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to First day on the Somme train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to First day on the Somme is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Dunkirk to First day on the Somme.
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