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Dunkirk to Dortmund trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Dortmund takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Dortmund. 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 4m
Duration
500 km
Distance
€157
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 43 / ...
4h 53m
€81–278

Dunkirk to Dortmund train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 33m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar5h 57m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 21m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 21m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 500.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Dortmund Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 4h 53m.

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