The average train between Ostend and Dunkirk takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 every 4 hours between Ostend and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Gand-Saint-Pierre and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ostend 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 Ostend to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Dunkirk station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Ostend to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Dunkerque station.
Book your Ostend to Dunkirk train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ostend and Dunkirk is 43.4 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Dunkerque via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Lille Flandres, and Lille Europe in around 3h 57m.