The average train between Dunkirk and Sint-Niklaas takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk to Sint-Niklaas. 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 Sint-Niklaas. 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 Sint-Niklaas at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Sint-Niklaas? 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 Sint-Niklaas. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Sint-Niklaas station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Dunkirk to Sint-Niklaas train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Sint-Niklaas train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Nicolas station.
Book your Dunkirk to Sint-Niklaas train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Ilévia and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Dunkirk and Sint-Niklaas is 124.2 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Saint-Nicolas via Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas Roubaix, and Roubaix in around 2h 46m.