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Trip Overview

The average train between Charleroi and Dunkirk takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi 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.

4h 27m
Duration
195 km
Distance
€43
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
3h 47m
€36–56

Charleroi to Dunkirk train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Charleroi and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 32m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 32m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 32m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 30m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 32m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 35m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 35m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)3h 37m • 1 change

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 35m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 194.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Dunkerque via Lille Flandres in around 3h 47m.

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