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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Leuven takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 25m
Duration
217 km
Distance
€70
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Dunkirk to Leuven train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Leuven. 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 Leuven at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 32m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 39m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 32m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 39m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 32m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 39m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 23m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 32m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 39m • 2 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 217 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Louvain via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 15m.

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