The average train between Dunkirk and Dortmund takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Dunkirk and Dortmund. 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 Dortmund at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Dortmund? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station via Lille Europe station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Dunkirk to Dortmund train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Dunkirk and Dortmund is 357.9 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Dortmund Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 46m.