The average train between Nivelles and Dunkirk takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Nivelles 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 5 times a day between Nivelles and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nivelles is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nivelles to Dunkirk? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nivelles to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Nivelles station and arriving at Dunkerque station via Bruxelles-Midi station and Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Nivelles to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Nivelles station.
Nivelles to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
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The distance between Nivelles and Dunkirk is 145.4 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Nivelles to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 4m.