The average train between Karlsruhe and Dunkirk takes 16h 5m and the fastest train takes 15h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 twice daily between Karlsruhe and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 3:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 16h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
Karlsruhe to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Dunkirk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Dunkirk is 485.7 km. The road distance is 782 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dunkerque via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Lille Europe in around 6h 13m.