Cologne to Dunkirk Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Dunkirk takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. 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 41m
Duration: 405 km
Distance: €101
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter

4h 30m

€74–193

Cologne to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 4 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 7:43 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 7:21 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 7:21 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 7:21 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 7:21 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:43 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 7:21 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:43 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:51 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
3:41 PM → 7:53 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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