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How to get fromDunkirk to Paderbornby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk to Paderborn by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille EuropetrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbftrainIce
    4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hamm(Westf)HbftrainRe
    5. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn HbftrainRe
    7h 16m
    €93–249

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbusN1328
    11h 6m
    €46–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille FlandrestrainTer
    2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
    3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn HbftrainRe
    9h 49m
    €63–118

  4. Drive 492.3 km

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Paderborncar492.3 km
    5h 1m
    €75–109

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from La Panne to Bruxelles-MiditrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund HbftrainTha
    3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paderborn HbftrainRe
    10h 7m
    €89–170

Dunkirk to Paderborn by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Paderborn, Germany?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Paderborn Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dunkerque Port to Bielefeld Brackwede train station once a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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