The average train between Saint-Étienne and Dunkirk takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne to Dunkirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Saint-Étienne and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saint-Étienne to Dunkirk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux station and arriving at Dunkerque station via Lyon Part Dieu station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Saint-Étienne to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Saint-Étienne to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
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The distance between Saint-Étienne and Dunkirk is 640.3 km. The road distance is 755 km.
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Dunkerque via Lyon Part Dieu and Lille Europe in around 5h 56m.