The average train between Dunkirk and Germany takes 19h 23m and the fastest train takes 10h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Germany. 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 twice daily between Dunkirk and Germany. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Germany at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 19h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Germany. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Germany station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
Dunkirk to Germany train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Germany train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Dunkirk to Germany train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Germany is 563.5 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Köln Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 53m.