What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Dunkirk?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Dunkirk?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 7h 5m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Dunkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Dunkerque via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

How far is it from Kiel to Dunkirk?

The distance between Kiel and Dunkirk is 949 km. The road distance is 795.8 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to Dunkirk without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs €90 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Kiel to Dunkirk?

It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Kiel to Dunkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Dunkirk bus from?

Kiel to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Dunkirk train from?

Kiel to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Dunkirk?

The best way to get from Kiel to Dunkirk is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Kiel to Dunkirk bus arrive?

Kiel to Dunkirk bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Dunkirk train arrive?

Kiel to Dunkirk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Dunkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Dunkirk is 796 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Kiel to Dunkirk.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Dunkirk?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Dunkirk?

Book your Kiel to Dunkirk bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dunkirk?

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Kiel to Dunkirk - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Kiel to Dunkirk by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to DunkerqueTer
11h 32m
€93–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Lille
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
16h 45m
€45–122
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Utrecht
3. Take the bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Station
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to DunkerqueTer
16h 33m
€73–163
Drive 795.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Dunkirk795.8 km
7h 5m
€121–175
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
8h 32m
€122–323
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
5. Take the train from Lille Flandres to DunkerqueTer
12h 35m
€130–330
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)HAM - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerque
8h 14m
€103–363

Kiel to Dunkirk by train

43Weekly Trains

11h 32mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949 km
Duration: 11h 32m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Dunkerque via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 16h 45m.

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