The cheapest and fastest trains from Charleroi to Dunkirk
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charleroi to Dunkirk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charleroi to Dunkirk will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 3 trains that leave Charleroi for Dunkirk every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Charleroi to Dunkirk
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Dunkirk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 161 km
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£34 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Charleroi to Dunkirk train times
The table below shows live departures for Charleroi to Dunkirk trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:51 Charleroi | 4h17 | 11:08 Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:54 Charleroi | 4h14 | 13:08 Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:54 Charleroi | 2h52 | 16:46 Dunkirk | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Charleroi to Dunkirk
Trains from Charleroi to Dunkirk run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 19:52. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 19:52 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, SNCB from Charleroi to Dunkirk trainsPKP Intercity, SNCB trains will get you between Charleroi and Dunkirk from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Charleroi to Dunkirk train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charleroi to Dunkirk by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dunkirk, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Charleroi and Dunkirk
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de la Villette.
- La Manufacture Urbaine
- Le Pain Quotidien
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare
- Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center
- Novotel Charleroi Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-10 for local and regional trains
- Bus: TEC lines 1, 3, 4, 18
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Grand Morien
- La Patatière
- 3 Brewers
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- All Suites Appart Hôtel Dunkerque
- Ibis Dunkerque Centre
- Hotel Borel
- Located in the main hall
- 722 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Free city bus service
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