The average train between Dortmund and Dunkirk takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 Dortmund and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Dortmund to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Dortmund to Dunkirk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Dunkirk is 357.9 km. The road distance is 521 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Dunkerque via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 7h 19m.