Dunkirk to Ostend Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunkirk and Ostend takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration: 300 km
Distance: €82
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...

3h 6m

€54–133

Dunkirk to Ostend train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Ostend. 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 Ostend at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:13 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:30 PM → 10:15 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
8:30 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
3h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:17 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:17 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:17 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:17 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

8:00 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:17 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 5:17 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Ostend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.