- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
Major fine arts museum inside the ducal palace, spanning medieval tombs, paintings and decorative arts in impressive historic rooms.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£104
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£104
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
7 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
7 h 56 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dunkirk to Dijon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dunkirk to Dijon will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Dunkirk to Dijon, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 456 km distance in an average of 7 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 56 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunkirk to Dijon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a flight costs an average of £259.
Distance: 456 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price | £259 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Dijon:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Dijon costing on average £79.
A coach is £207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Dijon costing on average £259.
Other travel options to Dijon take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 0m.
Flight takes on average 13h 15m.
The journey is about 53m faster (5h 6m by train vs 5h 59m by car) and roughly £45 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£79 vs £124). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dunkirk to Dijon trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:08 Dunkirk | 4h42 | 21:50 Dijon | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
![]() | 8:15 Dunkirk | 7h56 | 16:11 Dijon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Dunkirk to Dijon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £53 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 18:03. The fastest train covers the 456 km distance in 6h 7m.
Distance 456 km |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 7m |
First train 5:56 |
Last train 18:03 |
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Discover the best of Dijon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dijon trip today.
Major fine arts museum inside the ducal palace, spanning medieval tombs, paintings and decorative arts in impressive historic rooms.
Museum of Burgundian life in a former monastery, showing costumes, crafts and everyday objects that bring regional history to life.
Archaeological museum in the former abbey precinct, displaying finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages in an atmospheric setting.
Dijon’s main square framed by the ducal palace and civic buildings; lively, photogenic and a natural base for exploring the centre on foot.
Elegant central street lined with historic buildings, shops and cafés; a pleasant route linking key sights in the old town.
Historic market district with half-timbered houses and local atmosphere; best visited for architecture, street scenes and easy wandering.
Classic Burgundy beef stew slowly braised in red wine with bacon, onions and mushrooms. It is a defining regional dish tied to local wine culture.
Snails baked in garlic, parsley and butter. A famous Burgundian speciality, traditionally served as a starter in Dijon and across the region.
Poached eggs in a rich red wine sauce with bacon, onions and often mushrooms. It is one of Burgundy’s most recognisable traditional dishes.
Elegant dining room focused on modern French cooking with Burgundian influence, suited to a more polished meal in Dijon.
Historic traditional restaurant known for Burgundian classics such as escargots and boeuf bourguignon in a refined old-town setting.
Popular casual spot near the centre serving regional dishes, charcuterie and local wines in a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually below Paris, while local transport and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare Dijon-Ville -> Place Darcy, Dijon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dunkirk to Dijon 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 Dijon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dunkirk to Dijon trains use the Dunkerque to Dijon station pair. Use this guide to compare Dunkirk and Dijon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dunkerque has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Grand Morien, La Patatière, 3 Brewers
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Dunkerque. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Dunkerque. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dunkerque: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dunkerque: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dunkerque: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include All Suites Appart Hôtel Dunkerque, Ibis Dunkerque Centre, Hotel Borel.
Dijon is 1 km from Dijon city centre. Public transport options include:
Dijon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: L'Epicerie & Cie, Mama Restaurant Dijon
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Dijon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Dijon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dijon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dijon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dijon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Dijon Gare, Hôtel Kyriad Dijon Gare, Hôtel Oceania Le Jura Dijon.
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