The average train between Paderborn and Dunkirk takes 16h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 Paderborn and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 4:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Bochum Hbf and take an average of 16h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
Paderborn to Dunkirk train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Dunkirk train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Paderborn to Dunkirk train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Dunkirk is 449 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Dunkerque via Bochum Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 8h 5m.