Dunkirk to Cherbourg Trains

Dunkirk to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Cherbourg takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Cherbourg. 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 52m
Duration: 664 km
Distance: €145
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
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6h 4m

€119–196

Dunkirk to Cherbourg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
5h 41m • 2 changes
8:28 PM → 9:37 AM
Arrives next day
13h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:56 AM → 12:08 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:31 PM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:56 AM → 2:06 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 8:08 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
2:46 PM → 10:08 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
7:54 PM → 12:08 PM
Arrives next day
17h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:25 AM → 6:09 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 8:08 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
4:50 PM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 2 changes
6:56 PM → 5:25 AM
Arrives next day
10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:56 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
3:56 PM → 10:17 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:08 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
6h 4m • 2 changes

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