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Charleroi to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Charleroi and Dunkirk takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi 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.

4h 37m
Duration
193 km
Distance
€40
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Lille

best
  1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
3h 16m
€33–54

Charleroi to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Charleroi and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 39m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 39m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 39m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 39m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 39m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 192.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Dunkirk, France?

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Dunkerque via Lille Flandres and Lille Europe in around 3h 16m.

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