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Omio recommends booking the train 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 £55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. 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 £55, while a flight costs an average of £420.
Distance: 615 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£116 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £420 Average Price | £166 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Dunkirk to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Lyon:
A coach is £61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average £116.
A coach is £365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average £420.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 51m.
Coach takes on average 10h 31m.
The journey is about 3h 37m faster (3h 58m by train vs 7h 35m by car) and roughly £51 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£116 vs £166). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Lyon from Dunkirk by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dunkirk to Lyon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Lyon are Grenoble, Paris, Saint-Étienne, Avignon and Annecy. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Lyon on Omio.
Grenoble is an Alpine city known for its universities, research centres and lively student life. Set between three mountain ranges, it combines a compact old town with a practical, outdoors-focused character.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Saint-Étienne is known for its industrial heritage, design scene and deep football culture. Former mining and manufacturing districts sit alongside student life, modern cultural venues and quick access to the Pilat countryside.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Annecy is known for its old town, winding canals and the deep blue waters of Lake Annecy. With Alpine scenery framing medieval streets, it feels both elegant and relaxed.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Dunkirk to Lyon:
A coach is £61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average £116.
A coach is £365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dunkirk to Lyon costing on average £420.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 51m.
Coach takes on average 10h 31m.
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.
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