The average train between Paderborn and Dunkirk takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 3 times a day between Paderborn and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Paderborn to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Dunkirk train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Paderborn to Dunkirk train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Dunkirk is 449 km. The road distance is 602 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Dunkerque via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 8h 30m.