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Dunkirk to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Cologne takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. 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 42m
Duration
405 km
Distance
€136
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lille

best
  1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
4h 22m
€73–208

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 6:35 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 405 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Koeln Hbf via Lille Europe and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 22m.

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