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Dunkirk to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Cherbourg takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. 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 48m
Duration
664 km
Distance
€148
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train K2+ / ...
6h 26m
€122–226

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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 663.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Cherbourg via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 26m.

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