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Cherbourg to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Dunkirk takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. 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.

7h 38m
Duration
664 km
Distance
€144
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain train K2+ / ...
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dunkerquetrain train Tgv
6h 32m
€123–224

Cherbourg to Dunkirk train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cherbourg and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 663.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Dunkerque via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 32m.

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