The average train between Dunkirk and Nivelles takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Nivelles. 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 Dunkirk and Nivelles. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Nivelles at 8:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 36m • 2 changes


1h 41m • 2 changes


3h 10m • 2 changes


1h 53m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Nivelles. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Nivelles station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Dunkirk to Nivelles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Nivelles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nivelles station.
Book your Dunkirk to Nivelles train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Nivelles is 145.4 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Nivelles via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 32m.