The average train between Lyon and Dunkirk takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Dunkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Lyon and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Lyon to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Lyon to Dunkirk train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Dunkirk is 615.3 km. The road distance is 724 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dunkerque via Lille Europe in around 4h 31m.