Dunkirk to Cologne Trains

Dunkirk to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Cologne takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 50m
Duration: 405 km
Distance: €142
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lille

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Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

3h 54m

€70–228

Dunkirk to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:00 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 8:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
6:35 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
13h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:13 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:30 PM → 11:15 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:30 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
11h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:00 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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