The average train between Dunkirk and Italy takes 21h 57m and the fastest train takes 20h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Dunkirk to Italy. 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 once daily between Dunkirk and Italy. The earliest departure is at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Italy at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 21h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Italy. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Italy station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.
Dunkirk to Italy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Italy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Dunkirk to Italy train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Italy is 1,216.3 km. The road distance is 1,749 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Roma Termini via Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 42m.