The average train between Bremerhaven and Dunkirk takes 16h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 39m. The train service runs several times 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 twice daily between Bremerhaven and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bremerhaven is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 4:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 16h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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 16h 40m.
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 3 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 10h 15m.