The average train between Dunkirk and Heerlen takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Heerlen. 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 Dunkirk and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 11:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Heerlen? 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 Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Heerlen station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Dunkirk to Heerlen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Heerlen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Dunkirk to Heerlen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Heerlen is 253 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Heerlen via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 36m.