Ostende to Dunkirk Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostende and Dunkirk takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostende 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 33m
Duration: 214 km
Distance: €45
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter

3h 57m

€36–67

Ostende to Dunkirk train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ostende and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostende 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:22 AM → 11:51 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
4:22 PM → 7:53 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:22 PM → 7:35 AM
Arrives next day
12h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 4:21 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:23 AM → 12:52 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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