Dunkirk to Cologne Trains

Dunkirk to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Cologne takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 59m
Duration: 405 km
Distance: €136
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lille

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Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

3h 39m

€74–218

Dunkirk to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:30 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
11h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:13 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Cologne? 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Lille

Dunkirk to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:30 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

9:06 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM

2:48 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

9:06 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM

2:48 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

9:06 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM

2:48 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

9:06 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM

2:48 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

9:06 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM

2:48 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:13 PM → 5:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe

Dunkirk to Cologne trains

Find Transport to Cologne

Trip Overview

Train via Lille

Dunkirk to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:30 PM → 8:16 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

9:06 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM

2:48 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

9:06 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM

2:48 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

9:06 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM

2:48 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

9:06 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM

2:48 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM

9:06 AM → 1:15 PM

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM

2:48 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:13 PM → 5:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe

Where to next?

Train trips from Dunkirk

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

8:30 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day