The cheapest and fastest trains from Lille to Dunkirk
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Dunkirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Dunkirk will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lille for Dunkirk on Tue, Apr 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Apr 07 the direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Tue, Apr 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:40 AM1h09Lille Flandres6:49 AMDunkirk$291One-way0 transfers
6:40 AM1h08Lille Flandres7:48 AMDunkirk$291One-way0 transfers
7:40 AM1h08Lille Flandres8:48 AMDunkirk$291One-way0 transfers
8:40 AM1h08Lille Flandres9:48 AMDunkirk$291One-way0 transfers
9:40 AM1h09Lille Flandres10:49 AMDunkirk$291One-way0 transfers
6:40 AM1h08Lille Flandres7:48 AMDunkirk$291One-way0 transfers
7:40 AM1h08Lille Flandres8:48 AMDunkirk$291One-way0 transfers
8:40 AM1h08Lille Flandres9:48 AMDunkirk$291One-way0 transfers
12:40 PM1h08Lille Flandres1:48 PMDunkirk$291One-way0 transfers
3:40 PM1h08Lille Flandres4:48 PMDunkirk$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lille to Dunkirk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$32 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lille to Dunkirk train times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Dunkirk trains for today, Monday, April 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:13 PM Lille Flandres | 1h24 | 1:37 PM Dunkirk | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Lille Flandres | 2h11 | 2:26 PM Dunkirk | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Lille Flandres | 1h08 | 1:48 PM Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Lille Flandres | 1h10 | 2:50 PM Dunkirk | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:13 PM Lille Flandres | 1h19 | 3:32 PM Dunkirk | 1 transfer |
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Compare prices and tickets Lille to Dunkirk by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lille to Dunkirk
Trains from Lille to Dunkirk run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 7:40 PM |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Lille to Dunkirk trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Lille and Dunkirk from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Lille to Dunkirk
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Dunkirk by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunkirk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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