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 €26 - €85 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

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 Part Dieu via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Lyon?

The distance between Dunkirk and Lyon is 727 km. The road distance is 727.8 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 5h 21m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 5h 21m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €85 and takes 10h 29m.

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 Flandres station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Lyon is 728 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Dunkirk to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part DieuTgv
5h 21m
€79–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1751
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 29m
€26–83
Drive 727.8 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Lyon727.8 km
7h 29m
€111–160
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
4h 52m
€128–339
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lyon Perrache7815
5h 28m
€124–270
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LIL - LYS
7h 47m
€146–432
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
6h 19m
€117–334

Dunkirk to Lyon by train and foot

76Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 727.1 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Lyon Part Dieu via Lille Flandres and Lille Europe in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 29m.

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