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Ghent to Dunkirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Dunkirk takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Dunkirk. 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 55m
Duration
151 km
Distance
€32
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
2h 52m
€27–43

Ghent to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Ghent and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 58m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 151.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Dunkerque via Lille Flandres and Lille Europe in around 2h 52m.

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