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Trip Overview

The average train between Ypres and Dunkirk takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Ypres 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 39m
Duration
143 km
Distance
€33
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Ypres to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Ypres and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ypres is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 37m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 36m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 38m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 37m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 37m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 36m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 38m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)2h 37m • 3 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)IléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 6m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 143.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Ypres to Dunkerque via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, and Lille Europe in around 3h 10m.

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