Dunkirk to Cologne Trains

Dunkirk to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Cologne takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. 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.

6h 48m
Duration: 405 km
Distance: €136
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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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 44m

€77–237

Dunkirk to Cologne train times

Trains run 4 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 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

1:13 PM → 6:29 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

8:30 PM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 7:15 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

9:06 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 3:33 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 9:26 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

9:06 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 3:33 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 9:34 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

9:06 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 3:33 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 7:33 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 9:33 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, July 24, 2026

9:06 AM → 1:49 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:32 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
6:35 PM → 10:34 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes

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