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Cologne to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dunkirk takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

5h 9m
Duration
405 km
Distance
€116
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lille

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
4h 59m
€78–185

Cologne to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 405 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Dunkerque via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 4h 59m.

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