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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 382 miles (615 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 50m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Dunkirk:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dunkirk costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $319 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dunkirk costing on average $368 (€301).
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
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How to get from Lyon to Dunkirk by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Dunkirk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM14h45Lyon9:15 PMDunkirk$361One-way0 transfers
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6:30 AM14h45Lyon9:15 PMDunkirk$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 AM14h45Lyon9:15 PMDunkirk$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:30 AM14h45Lyon10:15 PMDunkirk$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Dunkirk:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dunkirk costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $319 (€261) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dunkirk costing on average $368 (€301).
Other travel options to Dunkirk take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Dunkirk as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Dunkerque.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Dunkerque, Gare routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Dunkirk by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Dunkirk by train.
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