There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Sword Beach by train (TGV), 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 Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
6h€105–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 21m€37–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus 712
7h 34m€57–103Drive 371.9 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Sword Beachcar 371.9 km
3h 55m€58–84Train via Amiens
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
- Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
7h 42m€84–163
Dunkirk to Sword Beach by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Sword Beach is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Sword Beach is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Sword Beach. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Lion Plage via Lille - Europe Train Station and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Sword Beach. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Caen via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Dunkirk and Sword Beach is 558 km. The road distance is 371.9 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Sword Beach without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Dunkirk to Sword Beach, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Sword Beach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Sword Beach train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Sword Beach is to train which takes 6h and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Sword Beach, France?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Sword Beach via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Caen, Gare SNCF, and Lion Plage in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Sword Beach via Lille - Europe Train Station, Caen - Bus Station, Gare SNCF, and Lion Plage in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Amiens to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Sword Beach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Sword Beach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Sword Beach is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Dunkirk to Sword Beach.
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