There are 4 ways to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk by train or car
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Train via Lille
best- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3h 16m€32–66Drive 192.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Charleroi to Dunkirkcar 192.4 km
1h 59m€30–43Train
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3h 18m€32–67Train #2
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
3h 20m€32–67
Charleroi to Dunkirk by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Dunkirk. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Dunkerque via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Charleroi and Dunkirk is 193 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk without a car is to train via Lille which takes 3h 16m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Charleroi to Dunkirk, including transfers.
Charleroi to Dunkirk train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central 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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What companies run services between Charleroi, Belgium and Dunkirk, France?
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Dunkerque via Lille Flandres and Lille Europe in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- 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 Europe to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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