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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Italy is to train and fly which costs €65 - €250 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Italy is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Italy. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Termini via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Italy. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Roma Termini via Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Italy?

The distance between Dunkirk and Italy is 909 km. The road distance is 1556.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Italy without a car is to train via Chambéry which takes 13h 1m and costs €240 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Dunkirk to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Italy bus from?

Dunkirk to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dunkerque station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Italy train from?

Dunkirk to Italy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Italy?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Italy is to train via Chambéry which takes 13h 1m and costs €240 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €210 and takes 26h 21m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Italy bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Italy train arrive?

Dunkirk to Italy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Italy is 1556 km. It takes approximately 16h 9m to drive from Dunkirk to Italy.

How do I get a train ticket from Dunkirk to Italy?

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Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21554+ hotels available in Italy.

Dunkirk to Italy - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 12 ways to get from Dunkirk to Italy by train, plane, train (Eurostar, Trenitalia), bus, car, train (TGV, Trenitalia), or car train

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

Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
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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 Milan Linate Airport (LIN)BRU - LIN
5h 46m
€68–242
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano CentraleFr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma TerminiFr / ...
13h 1m
€248–589
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1751
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roma, Autostazione TiburtinaN1503 / ...
26h 21m
€79–210
Drive 1,556.1 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Rome1,556.1 km
16h 9m
€240–346
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Florence Peretola 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 Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)BRU - FLR
6h 13m
€94–291
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa 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 Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BRU - MXP
6h 29m
€91–284
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi 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 bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
4. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)CRL - BLQ
6h 52m
€88–269
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio 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 bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
4. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)CRL - BGY
7h 22m
€74–296
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Turin Caselle 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 bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
4. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)CRL - TRN
7h 24m
€82–256
Train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma TerminiFr / ...
13h 47m
€138–363
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione TiburtinaBlaBlaCar Bus
26h 21m
€90–207
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Rome
16h 52m
€262–1,256

Dunkirk to Italy by train

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13h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 908.6 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Italy?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Roma Termini via Lille Europe, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Termini via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 26h 21m.

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