The average train between Brussels Central Station and Dunkirk takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels Central Station 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 4 times a day between Brussels Central Station and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Central Station is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 12m • 2 changes

1h 21m • 2 changes

1h 27m • 2 changes

1h 37m • 2 changes

2h 12m • 2 changes

1h 21m • 2 changes

1h 27m • 2 changes

1h 37m • 2 changes

2h 12m • 2 changes

1h 21m • 2 changes

1h 27m • 2 changes

1h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Brussels Central Station 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 Brussels Central Station to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Dunkerque station via Lille Europe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Brussels Central Station to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels Central Station to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Brussels Central Station to Dunkirk train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Brussels Central Station and Dunkirk is 140.3 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Bruxelles-Central to Dunkerque via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 2h 42m.