The average train between Dunkirk and Hamelin takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Hamelin. 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 3 times a day between Dunkirk and Hamelin. 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 Hamelin at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 38m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Hamelin. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Hamelin station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Dunkirk to Hamelin train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Hamelin train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hameln station.
Book your Dunkirk to Hamelin train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Hamelin is 496.6 km. The road distance is 668 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Hameln via Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, Bielefeld Hbf, and Loehne(Westf) in around 8h 48m.