The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 3 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Dunkerque every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £156.
Distance: 243 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£48 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £234 Average Price |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 26m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:14 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h07 | 14:21 Dunkerque | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:17 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h25 | 20:42 Dunkerque | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque
Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:45, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 243 km distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 07:45 |
Last train 19:25 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, Paris RER from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER, Paris RER trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and Dunkerque from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dunkerque by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunkerque, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare de Lyon and Dunkerque
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Grand Morien
- La Patatière
- 3 Brewers
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- All Suites Appart Hôtel Dunkerque
- Ibis Dunkerque Centre
- Hotel Borel
- Located in the main hall
- 722 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Free city bus service
