Dunkirk to Kassel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Kassel takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Kassel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 35m
Duration: 779 km
Distance: €207
Average price: 3 times a day
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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 Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
Take the train from Frankfurt to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...

7h 39m

€146–355

Dunkirk to Kassel train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Dunkirk and Kassel. 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 Kassel at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

8:00 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 5:34 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
2:48 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
6:35 PM → 6:59 AM
Arrives next day
12h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:13 PM → 9:34 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:13 PM → 9:34 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:30 PM → 11:34 AM
Arrives next day
15h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

8:00 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 5:34 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
2:48 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
6:35 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

8:00 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 5:34 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
2:48 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
6:35 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

8:00 AM → 3:24 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 5:34 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
2:48 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Kassel? 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.

Map of how to get from Dunkirk to Kassel.

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Distance: 779.4 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Kassel Hauptbahnhof via Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 39m.

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