The average train between Nice and Dunkirk takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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.
Trains run twice daily between Nice and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nice to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Nice to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Nice to Dunkirk train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Nice and Dunkirk is 894 km. The road distance is 1,266 km.
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Dunkerque via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 9h 20m.