What is the cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Châtel?

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Châtel is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 18h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Châtel?

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Châtel is to train and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Châtel?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Châtel, église via Lille, Annecy, Crête and Thonon-les-Bains, Jeanne D'Arc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Châtel?

The distance between Dunkirk and Châtel is 841 km. The road distance is 778.9 km.

How do I travel from Dunkirk to Châtel without a car?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Châtel without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 32m and costs €65 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Dunkirk to Châtel?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Dunkirk to Châtel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Châtel bus from?

Dunkirk to Châtel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Châtel?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Châtel is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €160 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 18h 9m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Châtel bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Châtel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Châtel?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Châtel is 779 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Dunkirk to Châtel.

Where can I stay near Châtel?

There are 5556+ hotels available in Châtel.

Dunkirk to Châtel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dunkirk to Châtel by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to LausanneTgv
8h 5m
€168–435
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
2. Take the bus from Lille to Annecy
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Thonon-les-Bains
4. Take the bus from Thonon-les-Bains, Jeanne D'Arc to Châtel, église12
18h 9m
€58–133
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Thonon Les BainsTgv
3. Take the bus from Thonon-les-Bains, Jeanne D'Arc to Châtel, église12
12h 32m
€65–209
Drive 778.9 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Châtel778.9 km
8h 45m
€121–175
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigle
8h 2m
€106–267
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Thonon Les BainsTgv
3. Take the bus from Thonon-les-Bains, Jeanne D'Arc to Châtel, église12
10h 41m
€93–260
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CDG - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigle
7h 42m
€152–402
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LIL - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigle
7h 23m
€125–335
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausanne
9h 49m
€192–405
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
5. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Aigle
10h 4m
€187–467

Dunkirk to Châtel by bus and train

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12h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 840.7 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Châtel via Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Lausanne, and Aigle in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Châtel, église via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Annecy, Thonon-les-Bains, Crête, Chemin Vieux, and Thonon-les-Bains, Jeanne D'Arc in around 18h 9m.

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