The average train between Rouen and Dunkirk takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 5 times a day between Rouen and Dunkirk. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Dunkirk at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rouen 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 Rouen to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite station and arriving at Dunkerque station via Paris St Lazare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Rouen to Dunkirk train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Dunkirk train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dunkerque station.
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The distance between Rouen and Dunkirk is 198.9 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Dunkerque via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 4h 52m.