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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €140 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Lyon via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Lyon Perrache via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Lyon?

The distance between Dunkirk and Lyon is 729 km. The road distance is 728.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Dunkirk to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Lyon?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dunkirk to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Lyon is 728 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Dunkirk to Lyon.

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

Book your Dunkirk to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dunkirk to Lyon?

Book your Dunkirk to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3897+ hotels available in Lyon.

Dunkirk to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dunkirk to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv
4h 48m
€143–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1751
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lyonbus 709 / ...
11h 35m
€51–91
Drive 728.4 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Lyoncar 728.4 km
7h 33m
€112–162
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIL - LYS
7h 32m
€166–312
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 21m
€143–240
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
13h 10m
€63–129
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
4h 54m
€138–349
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
6h 29m
€118–310

Dunkirk to Lyon by train

6Weekly Trains

4h 48mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.3 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Lyon Perrache via Lille Europe in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Lyon via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 11h 35m.

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