The average train between Bremerhaven and Dunkirk takes 19h 50m and the fastest train takes 18h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Bremerhaven 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 once daily between Bremerhaven and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 1:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bremerhaven is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 19h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 30m • 4 changes
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18h 53m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bremerhaven to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.
Bremerhaven to Dunkirk train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bremerhaven Hbf station.
Bremerhaven to Dunkirk train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Bremerhaven to Dunkirk train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bremerhaven and Dunkirk is 505.9 km. The road distance is 788 km.
You can take a train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Dunkerque via Bremen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 9h 6m.