The average train between Dunkirk and Kiel takes 12h 34m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Kiel. 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 Kiel. 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 Kiel at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Kiel station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
Dunkirk to Kiel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Kiel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
The distance between Dunkirk and Kiel is 637.5 km. The road distance is 949 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Kiel Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 20m.