The cheapest and fastest trains from Nantes to Dunkirk
Cheapest price
£112
Average price
£147
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
512 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nantes to Dunkirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Dunkirk will cost around £147 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £112.
To travel from Nantes to Dunkirk you need to make at least one change.
8864 · 7031+
8445038:045h48Nantes station13:52Dunkerque£1121One-way2 changes
5288+
K70 (844923)15:206h28Nantes station21:48Dunkerque£1291One-way1 change
5288+
C70 (844139) · K52 (846427)15:206h17Nantes station21:37Dunkerque£1291One-way2 changes
8912 · 73699:045h26Nantes station14:30Dunkerque£1361One-way1 change
8868 · 7273+
84451111:046h17Nantes station17:21Dunkerque£1371One-way2 changes
8814 · 7057+
84451514:045h17Nantes station19:21Dunkerque£1621One-way2 changes
8912 · 73699:045h26Nantes station14:30Dunkerque£1361One-way1 change
12494 · 739117:085h34Nantes station22:42Dunkerque£1861One-way1 change
12472 · 7065+
K70 (844921)15:045h44Nantes station20:48Dunkerque£1741One-way2 changes
8864 · 7031+
8445038:045h48Nantes station13:52Dunkerque£1121One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Nantes to Dunkirk
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £66.
Distance: 512 km
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4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nantes to Dunkirk train times
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Dunkirk trains for today, Thursday 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:20 Nantes | 7h06 | 21:26 Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:08 Nantes | 5h34 | 21:42 Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 10 April | |||||
8864 · 7031+ 844503 | On time 6:04 Nantes station | 5h48 | 11:52 Dunkerque | 2 changes | |
8912 · 7369 | On time 7:04 Nantes station | 5h26 | 12:30 Dunkerque | 1 change | |
8868 · 7273+ 844511 | On time 9:04 Nantes station | 6h17 | 15:21 Dunkerque | 2 changes | |
8814 · 7057+ 844515 | On time 12:04 Nantes station | 5h17 | 17:21 Dunkerque | 2 changes | |
12472 · 7385 | On time 13:04 Nantes station | 6h00 | 19:04 Dunkerque | 1 change | |
12472 · 7065+ K70 (844921) | On time 13:04 Nantes station | 5h44 | 18:48 Dunkerque | 2 changes | |
5288+ K70 (844923) | On time 13:20 Nantes station | 6h28 | 19:48 Dunkerque | 1 change | |
5288+ C70 (844139) · K52 (846427) | On time 13:20 Nantes station | 6h17 | 19:37 Dunkerque | 2 changes | |
8880 · 7289+ K52 (846429) | On time 14:04 Nantes station | 6h33 | 20:37 Dunkerque | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nantes to Dunkirk
Trains from Nantes to Dunkirk run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 18:35. The fastest train covers the 512 km distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 512 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 18:35 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Nantes to Dunkirk trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Nantes and Dunkirk from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nantes to Dunkirk train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nantes 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nantes and Dunkirk
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Boulevard de Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Gare
- La Cigale
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- ibis Styles Nantes Centre Gare
- Mercure Nantes Centre Gare
- Hotel Astoria
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-10 for TGV and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-15 for local services
- Hall 3: tramway and bus connections
- Tramway: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Navibus: River shuttle service
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Grand Morien
- La Patatière
- 3 Brewers
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- All Suites Appart Hôtel Dunkerque
- Ibis Dunkerque Centre
- Hotel Borel
- Located in the main hall
- 722 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Free city bus service
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