The average train between Bologna and Dunkirk takes 20h 4m and the fastest train takes 17h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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 Bologna and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 1:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 9:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 20h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.
Bologna to Dunkirk train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Dunkirk train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Bologna to Dunkirk train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Dunkirk is 987.4 km. The road distance is 1,380 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Dunkerque via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 14m.