What is the cheapest way to get from Nantes to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nantes to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs €150 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Dunkerque via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Nantes to Dunkirk?

The distance between Nantes and Dunkirk is 682 km. The road distance is 606.4 km.

How do I travel from Nantes to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Nantes to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Nantes to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Nantes to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Dunkirk bus from?

Nantes to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Dunkirk train from?

Nantes to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train or bus from Nantes to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Nantes to Dunkirk is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Nantes to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Nantes to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Nantes to Dunkirk train arrive?

Nantes to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Dunkirk is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Nantes to Dunkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Nantes to Dunkirk?

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Nantes to Dunkirk - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nantes to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train 411C / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
5h 58m
€126–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerquebus 1751
11h 15m
€55–88
Drive 606.4 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Dunkirkcar 606.4 km
6h 37m
€98–141
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
5h 30m
€150–386
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
12h 26m
€64–110
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NTE - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain
8h 13m
€174–376
Bus to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RNS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 10m
€221–534

Nantes to Dunkirk by train, foot, and subway

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 682.4 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Nantes to Dunkerque via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Dunkerque via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 11h 15m.

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