There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Épinal by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Nancytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nancy to Epinaltrain Ter
5h 47m€128–231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Epinalbus
11h€47–92Drive 512.3 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Épinalcar 512.3 km
5h 56m€80–115Train
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nancy to Epinaltrain Ter
7h 54m€133–233Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1751
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Epinalbus 1658 / ...
11h 55m€61–102
Dunkirk to Épinal by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Épinal is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Épinal is to train via Paris which takes 5h 47m and costs €120 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Épinal. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Epinal via Lille - Europe Train Station and Metz - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Épinal. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Epinal via Paris Est and Nancy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Épinal is 693 km. The road distance is 512.3 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Épinal without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 47m and costs €120 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Dunkirk to Épinal, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.
Dunkirk to Épinal train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Épinal is to train via Paris which takes 5h 47m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Épinal, France?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Epinal via Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Nancy in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Epinal via Lille - Europe Train Station and Metz - Bus Station in around 11h.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nancy to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Flandres to Lorraine Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Nancy to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nancy to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nancy to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Dunkirk to Épinal train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Épinal is 512 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Dunkirk to Épinal.
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