How to travel from Dunkirk to Chamonix, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Chamonix is around 869km (540 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Chamonix 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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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

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

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Chamonix Sud - Bus station.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Chamonix.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance898km (558 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Chamonix

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Chamonix by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Dunkirk and Chamonix is around 869km (540 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 657km (408 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Dunkirk and Chamonix by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Chamonix, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Chamonix. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Chamonix. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Chamonix. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 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 Dunkirk and Chamonix. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Chamonix. 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 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Chamonix. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Chamonix. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the bus to Chamonix Sud - Bus station. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Chamonix is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 141km (87 miles) from Chamonix. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Dunkirk and Chamonix. The distance is around 898km (558 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 Dunkirk to Chamonix is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Chamonix

Transport options from Dunkirk to Chamonix
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
€245($245)
every 20 mins869km (540 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus6hrs
€265($265)
every 20 mins998km (620 miles)
Train
7h 20m
€170($170)
twice a week876km (544 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
€38($38)
twice daily963km (598 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€120($120)
on demand898km (558 miles)

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Airports near Chamonix

The following major airports near Chamonix offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Chamonix
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Chamonix
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Chamonix