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Dunkirk to Heerlen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Heerlen takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Heerlen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration
342 km
Distance
€104
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-Guilleminstrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain train S43 / ...
3h 50m
€61–164

Dunkirk to Heerlen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Dunkirk and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)10h 44m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)5h 14m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 26m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 341.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Heerlen via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 50m.

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