Port of Dunkirk

Land Transport and Travel To and From Port Dunkirk
(Dunkirk, Nord, France)




Passengers seeking ground transportation to or from the ferry port at Dunkirk can choose a number of options. Bus and train services provide regular and reliable connections nationwide with the city of Dunkirk.

For transport to nearby hotels and regional destinations, taxis are on hand or car hire is available.


Travel by Bus and Shuttles


Bus connections to and from major national destinations are operated by Eurolines and depart from the bus station in the city centre. Services to and from countries such as Germany, Italy and Morocco are also available from Eurolines, for more details please visit their website at http://www.eurolines.com

Car Hire and Road Travel


Dunkirk can be reached by road quickly and easily from a variety of destinations. From Lille, take the A25 and join with the A16 heading for Calais. Coming from Belgium on the A16, exit at junction 24 then follow signs for the ferry terminal. From Dunkirk city centre, follow signs for Calais then for the ferry terminal, while from St Omer take the D600 which crosses the A16 direct to the terminal.

Car hire is available in the city centre from local car rental companies; however, to secure cheaper rates and save yourself a lot of time it is recommended that you book your rental vehicle online prior to your arrival.

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Trains and Rail Travel


A railway station in the city provides nationwide connections with journey times to Brussels of just 1 hour and 1 hour, 30 minutes to Paris. By high speed train to London, it's just 2 hours' travelling time.

Car Parking


Car parking facilities offering spaces for 10 coaches and 70 cars are available at the ferry terminal and offer options for both short and long stays.

Travel by Taxis


Taxis can be hired from outside of the ferry terminal for transport to nearby hotels. Not many taxi drivers speak English so make sure you have the name and street name of your hotel handy to show them when entering the taxi.









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