How to travel from Annecy to Dunkirk, France
The distance between Annecy and Dunkirk is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Annecy to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dunkirk → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€145($145)
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Train
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Lille Europe and then to Dunkerque.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Dunkirk.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€43($43)
+ 1 othersBus and Train
Take the bus to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau then take the train to Dunkerque.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€115($115)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Dunkirk
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Annecy and Dunkirk is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Annecy and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Dunkirk is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Lyon Part Dieu and Lille Europe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Dunkirk. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Dunkirk. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Dunkirk. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Dunkirk is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Annecy and Dunkirk. The distance is around 840km (522 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Dunkirk
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 15m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
| Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train | 3h 50m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 740km (460 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), train | 4hrs | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 784km (487 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 4h 55m | €190($190) | every 4 hours | 759km (472 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 25m | €245($245) | every 20 mins | 773km (480 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 4h 20m | €260($260) | every 20 mins | 901km (560 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 882km (548 miles) |
| Train via Annemasse | 7h 10m | €145($145) | twice a week | 851km (529 miles) |
Bus | 12h 15m | €43($43) | 4 times a day | 900km (559 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 30m | €115($115) | 4 times a week | 883km (549 miles) |
Drive | 7h 40m | €115($115) | on demand | 840km (522 miles) |
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Airports near Dunkirk
The following major airports near Dunkirk offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Dunkirk
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 226km (141 miles) from Dunkirk