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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Dunkirk is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs €130 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussels-North train station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Dunkerque via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Zurich to Dunkirk?

The distance between Zurich and Dunkirk is 906 km. The road distance is 727.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €180 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Zurich to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Dunkirk bus from?

Zurich to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Dunkirk train from?

Zurich to Dunkirk train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Zurich to Dunkirk is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €180 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 24m.

Where does the Zurich to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Zurich to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Zurich to Dunkirk train arrive?

Zurich to Dunkirk train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Dunkirk is 728 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Zurich to Dunkirk.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

There are 883+ hotels available in Dunkirk.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Dunkirk by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or night 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 Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain Tgv
8h 23m
€180–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels-North train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 712 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus
14h 24m
€57–99
Drive 727.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Dunkirkcar 727.6 km
8h 40m
€125–180
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
7h 5m
€122–311
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
9h 50m
€161–415
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to La Pannetrain Ic / ...
15h 29m
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
6h 28m
€137–415
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
10h
€174–480
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
9h 1m
€169–405
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane ZRH - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain
8h 37m
€85–348

Zurich to Dunkirk by train

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 905.7 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Dunkerque via Basel Sbb, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 14h 24m.

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