There are 6 ways to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
5h 5m€114–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 55m€48–85Drive 621.3 km
- Drive from Poitiers to Dunkirkcar 621.3 km
6h 6m€100–144Train, fly
- Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 58m€109–369Train
- Take the train from Poitiers to Lille Flandrestrain 7660
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
5h 44m€118–197Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 723 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerquebus 1751
10h 40m€57–85
Poitiers to Dunkirk by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk is to train via Paris which takes 5h 5m and costs €110 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Dunkerque via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Poitiers and Dunkirk is 615 km. The road distance is 621.3 km.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 5m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Poitiers to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Poitiers - Bus Station.
Poitiers to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Dunkirk is to train via Paris which takes 5h 5m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Poitiers to Dunkerque via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poitiers to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Poitiers to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station.
Poitiers to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Dunkirk is 621 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Poitiers to Dunkirk.
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