Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville Trains

Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 44m
Duration: 664 km
Distance: €142
Average price: 5 times a day
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6h 6m

€117–194

Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:25 AM → 6:09 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 8:08 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
4:50 PM → 12:08 AM
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7h 18m • 2 changes
6:56 PM → 5:25 AM
Arrives next day
10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:56 AM → 12:08 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:56 AM → 2:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 8:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:46 PM → 10:11 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville trains

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Dunkirk to Cherbourg-Octeville train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:25 AM → 6:09 PM

1:50 PM → 8:08 PM

4:50 PM → 12:08 AMArrives next day

6:56 PM → 5:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM

6:21 AM → 2:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM

6:31 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM

6:21 AM → 2:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM

6:31 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM

6:21 AM → 2:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM

6:31 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM

6:21 AM → 2:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM

6:31 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:56 AM → 12:08 PM

6:21 AM → 2:05 PM

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM

6:31 PM → 12:08 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:56 AM → 2:06 PM

12:58 PM → 8:08 PM

2:46 PM → 10:11 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?

Train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord

Train trips from Dunkirk

Train trips to Cherbourg-Octeville

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4:50 PM → 12:08 AM
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6:56 PM → 5:25 AM
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6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
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6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
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6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
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6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
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6:31 PM → 12:08 AM
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