The average train between Arnhem and Dunkirk takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Arnhem 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 4 times a day between Arnhem and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Arnhem to Dunkirk? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal station and arriving at Dunkerque station via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
Arnhem to Dunkirk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
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The distance between Arnhem and Dunkirk is 266.2 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Dunkerque via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lille Europe in around 5h 53m.