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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dunkirk to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dunkirk to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr577 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr577, while a flight costs an average of kr3977.
Distance: 382 miles (615 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr3977 Average price | kr577 Average price Cheapest | kr1079 Average price | kr1508 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Lyon:
A bus is kr502 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average kr1079.
A bus is kr3400 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average kr3977.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
Tickets start at around kr577 compared to roughly kr1508 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr930. The journey takes 10h 1m versus 7h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Dunkirk to Lyon
How to get from Dunkirk to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dunkirk to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51802 · 5010711:50 AM12h30Dunkerque, Gare routière12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)kr2111One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
51802 · 5010711:50 AM12h30Dunkerque, Gare routière12:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)kr2111One-way1 transfer
Fastest
9830+
8445081:13 PM3h46Dunkerque4:59 PMLyon Part Dieukr10621One-way1 transfer
Other options
12526+
K70 (844932)9:15 AM4h45Dunkerque2:00 PMLyon Part Dieukr5891One-way1 transfer
9836+
K70 (844940)3:13 PM4h49Dunkerque8:02 PMLyon Part Dieukr6761One-way1 transfer
7046 · 6687+
K70 (844938)1:17 PM5h39Dunkerque6:56 PMLyon Part Dieukr7561One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM11h35Dunkerque, Gare routière11:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)kr2621One-way1 transfer
AF3147+
AF32046:00 AM6h25Norwich International Airport1:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airportkr16301One-way1 transfer
AF3148+
AF32046:00 AM10h35Norwich International Airport5:35 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airportkr16301One-way1 transfer
AF3149+
AF32046:00 AM15h50Norwich International Airport10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airportkr16301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Lyon:
A bus is kr502 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average kr1079.
A bus is kr3400 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average kr3977.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunkirk and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dunkerque and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Dunkerque, Gare routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Air France, KLM to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
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