The average train between Basel and Dunkirk takes 12h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 Basel and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 27m • 3 changes
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15h 57m • 3 changes



7h 27m • 3 changes
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18h 27m • 3 changes
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15h 57m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Basel to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Basel to Dunkirk train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Dunkirk is 539.5 km. The road distance is 835 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Dunkerque via Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Lille Europe in around 6h 32m.