The average train between Kiel and Dunkirk takes 16h 48m and the fastest train takes 10h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 16h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 47m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
Kiel to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Kiel to Dunkirk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Dunkirk is 637.5 km. The road distance is 949 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Dunkerque via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 11h 45m.