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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €28 - €95 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €110 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Dunkerque via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Dunkerque via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Lyon to Dunkirk?

The distance between Lyon and Dunkirk is 729 km. The road distance is 719.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Lyon to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Dunkirk bus from?

Lyon to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Dunkirk train from?

Lyon to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Lyon to Dunkirk is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €95 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Lyon to Dunkirk bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Dunkirk train arrive?

Lyon to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Dunkirk is 719 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Lyon to Dunkirk.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 2360+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

Lyon to Dunkirk - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Lille EuropeTgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
4h 56m
€118–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Dunkerque1751
10h 30m
€28–91
Drive 719.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Dunkirk719.4 km
7h 39m
€110–159
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
5h 40m
€123–374
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille EuropeTgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to DunkerqueTer
5h 18m
€84–198
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700 / ...
12h 50m
€41–97
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)LYS - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
8h 16m
€146–432
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LYS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
7h 38m
€122–324
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
9h 18m
€111–333

Lyon to Dunkirk by train

6Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.3 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Dunkerque via Lille Europe in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Dunkerque via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 10h 30m.

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