How to get to Lyon from Dunkirk

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Compare coach, 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £65 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 coach costs an average of £65, while a flight costs an average of £451.

Distance: 615 km

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Driving

£451

Average Price

£122

Average Price

£65

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Cheapest

£171

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 53m

Average total duration

2h 53m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

4h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 31m

Average total duration

10h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 35m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.8 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dunkirk to Lyon is a coach with an average price of £65.

This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Lyon:

A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average £122.

A coach is £385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average £451.

The fastest way to travel from Dunkirk to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 53m.

Coach takes on average 10h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dunkirk and Lyon including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £171 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £105. 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.

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from Dunkirk to Lyon

How to get to Lyon from Dunkirk by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Dunkirk to Lyon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51802 · 50107
    11:5012h30
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    0:20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £241One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51802 · 50107
    11:5012h30
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    0:20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £241One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • TER844508+SNCF | TGV INOUI9830
    13:133h46
    Dunkerque
    16:59Lyon Part Dieu
    £1201One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12526+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K70 (844932)
    9:154h45
    Dunkerque
    14:00Lyon Part Dieu
    £671One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9836+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K70 (844940)
    15:134h49
    Dunkerque
    20:02Lyon Part Dieu
    £771One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7046 · 6687+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K70 (844938)
    13:175h39
    Dunkerque
    18:56Lyon Part Dieu
    £861One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:1511h35
    Dunkerque, Gare routière
    23:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF3147+KLM CityhopperAF3204
    6:006h25
    Norwich International Airport
    13:25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £1851One-way
    1 change
  • KLMAF3148+KLM CityhopperAF3204
    6:0010h35
    Norwich International Airport
    17:35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £1851One-way
    1 change
  • KLMAF3149+KLM CityhopperAF3204
    6:0015h50
    Norwich International Airport
    22:50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £1851One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Dunkirk to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dunkirk to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dunkirk and Lyon including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dunkirk to Lyon is a coach with an average price of £65.

This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Lyon:

A coach is £57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average £122.

A coach is £385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average £451.

The fastest way to travel from Dunkirk to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 53m.

Coach takes on average 10h 31m.

The Dunkirk to Lyon distance is approximately 615 km.
The average frequency per day from Dunkirk to Lyon is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dunkirk and Lyon as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dunkirk to Lyon:
  • 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.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dunkerque, Gare routière and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dunkirk to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lyon by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dunkirk to Lyon:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dunkirk to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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