The average train between Dunkirk and Ghent takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Ghent. 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 every 4 hours between Dunkirk and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 24m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Ghent? 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 Dunkirk to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Ghent station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Dunkirk to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Dunkirk to Ghent train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Dunkirk and Ghent is 93.7 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Lille Europe and Lille Flandres in around 2h 18m.