The average train between Nuremberg and Dunkirk takes 16h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg to Dunkirk. 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 twice daily between Nuremberg and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 4:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 16h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
Nuremberg to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Nuremberg to Dunkirk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nuremberg and Dunkirk is 642.7 km. The road distance is 808 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dunkerque via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 8h 53m.