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Cherbourg to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Dunkirk takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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.

6h 35m
Duration
664 km
Distance
€150
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3312 / ...
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain train Tgv
6h 18m
€129–234

Cherbourg to Dunkirk train times

Trains run twice daily between Cherbourg and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 10:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 663.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Dunkerque via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 18m.

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