How to travel from Chamonix to Dunkirk, France

The distance between Chamonix and Dunkirk is around 875km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix 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.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Dunkerque.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Dunkirk.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dunkirk.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance897km (557 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Dunkirk

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Dunkirk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Chamonix and Dunkirk is around 875km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 657km (408 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Chamonix and Dunkirk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Dunkirk is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Dunkirk, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse and Lille-Europe. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Dunkirk. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Chamonix and Dunkirk. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Dunkirk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Dunkirk. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix 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 5h 10m.

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 Chamonix and Dunkirk. The distance is around 897km (557 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Dunkirk is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Dunkirk

Transport options from Chamonix to Dunkirk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€245($245)
every 20 mins875km (544 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train6hrs
€265($265)
every 20 mins1,003km (623 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€185($185)
twice a week876km (544 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
€37($37)
twice daily959km (596 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€120($120)
on demand897km (557 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