How to travel from Chambéry to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Chambéry and Dunkirk is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Chambéry 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 DunkirkChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Lille-Europe and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Dunkerque.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance869km (540 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Chambéry and Dunkirk is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (411 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Chambéry and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Dunkirk is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille-Europe. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Dunkirk. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Chambéry and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Dunkirk. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry 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 3hrs.

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 Chambéry and Dunkirk. The distance is around 869km (540 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Dunkirk

Transport options from Chambéry to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 40m
€150($150)
every 4 hours731km (454 miles)
Train to Geneve, plane4h 15m
€225($225)
every 4 hours841km (523 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3hrs
€270($270)
4 times a day736km (457 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train3h 30m
€180($180)
4 times a day779km (484 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train3h 55m
€325($325)
4 times a day864km (537 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€135($135)
once a week822km (511 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres5h 50m
€135($135)
once a week831km (516 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
€49($49)
once daily867km (539 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€155($155)
on demand869km (540 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.

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Dunkirk
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Dunkirk
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
226km (141 miles) from Dunkirk