There are 4 ways to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3h 47m€35–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus flibco 437
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 13m€27–48Drive 192.4 km
- Drive from Charleroi to Dunkirkcar 192.4 km
1h 59m€31–45Train via Lille
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3h 48m€35–55
Charleroi to Dunkirk by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi to Dunkirk station. However, there are services departing from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 and arriving at Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via Charleroi Airport and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Dunkerque via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Charleroi and Dunkirk is 195 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Charleroi to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.
Charleroi to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Dunkerque via Lille Flandres in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 18 to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station via CHARLEROI Airport - Quai 10, Charleroi Airport, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Charleroi to Dunkirk bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Lille Boulevard de Turin station.
Charleroi to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi to Dunkirk is 192 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Charleroi to Dunkirk.
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