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5:303h53
Dunkirk
9:23Antwerp
£571One-way
1 change
7:293h54
Dunkirk
11:23Antwerp
£571One-way
1 change
9:154h08
Dunkirk
13:23Antwerp
£571One-way
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11:124h11
Dunkirk
15:23Antwerp
£571One-way
1 change
12:293h54
Dunkirk
16:23Antwerp
£571One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Dunkirk to Antwerp

The cheapest option from Dunkirk to Antwerp is coach, with an average price of £26. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Dunkirk to Antwerp among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .

Distance: 143 km

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Train	Most popular Coach
£59 Average Price	£26 Average Price Cheapest option
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Dunkirk to Antwerp train times

The table below shows live departures for Dunkirk to Antwerp trains for today, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
	18:39 Dunkirk	3h44	22:23 Antwerp	2 changes
	19:10 Dunkirk	4h13	23:23 Antwerp	1 change
	19:32 Dunkirk	3h51	23:23 Antwerp	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dunkirk to Antwerp

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Typically, there are 14 trains per day from Dunkirk to Antwerp, including 7 direct trains, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 3h 44m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Distance

143 km

Average train duration

2h 15m

Lowest ticket price

£57

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 44m

First train

4:35

Last train

20:56

Cheapest Month

May

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Sun

Best time to book

84 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train companies: Intercity, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Dunkirk to Antwerp trainsIntercity, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Dunkirk and Antwerp from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About

Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Intercity frequency

13 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket

Quiet zone

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Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 44m

Cheapest Price

£57

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) frequency

10 a day

FAQs: Dunkirk to Antwerp train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dunkirk to Antwerp 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 Antwerp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The train distance from Dunkirk to Antwerp is 143 km.

The first train from Dunkirk to Antwerp leaves at 4:35.

The last train from Dunkirk to Antwerp departs at 20:56.

Trains from Dunkirk to Antwerp run approximately 14 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dunkirk to Antwerp.

Yes, there is a direct train between Dunkirk and Antwerp. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Intercity.

To get from Dunkirk to Antwerp, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

There is no night train service from Dunkirk to Antwerp.

The train station in Dunkirk that goes to Antwerp is De Panne station, and it arrives at Antwerp-Central.

Booking trains from Dunkirk to Antwerp in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Dunkirk to Antwerp offers a varied landscape, passing through picturesque countryside, charming towns, and glimpses of the North Sea coast, providing a pleasant and moderately scenic experience.

In Antwerp, you can visit the vibrant Grote Markt, explore the trendy Zurenborg neighbourhood, and take a scenic walk along the Scheldt River. Discover the lively Meir shopping street and relax at the Middelheim Open Air Sculpture Museum. Key sights include the Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp Zoo, Museum aan de Stroom (MAS), Antwerp Central Station, and Rubenshuis.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Antwerp, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Antwerp Zoo, and the MAS Museum, as well as to enjoy the vibrant local culture and cuisine.

Yes, you can take the train from Dunkirk to Antwerp.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Dunkirk and Antwerp

Most Dunkirk to Antwerp trains use the De Panne to Antwerpen Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Antwerpen-Berchem. Use this guide to compare Dunkirk and Antwerp train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Dunkirk

Arrival train stations in Antwerp

Which Antwerp station do trains from Dunkirk arrive at?

Trains from Dunkirk to Antwerp most often arrive at Antwerpen Centraal. Some services arrive at Antwerpen-Berchem, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Antwerp arrival station.

Antwerpen CentraalKoningin Astridplein, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium+32 25282828 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Antwerpen Centraal from Antwerp city centre

Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus17 · 19m · £3 · every ~13 min

Tram11 · 11m · £3 · every ~14 min

Antwerpen Centraal train station facilities and services

Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.

More about Antwerpen Centraal

Antwerpen-BerchemBurgemeester E. Ryckaertsplein, 2600 Berchem, Antwerp, Belgium+32 2 528 28 28 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Antwerpen-Berchem from Antwerp city centre

Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainStoptrein, S32, Ic, S34, S33, S1, Ec, L, P, Ext, T, Trn · 4m · £0.89 · every ~42 min

Bus32 · 13m · £3 · every ~10 min

Tram4 · 18m · £3 · every ~11 min

11 · 28m · £3 · every ~14 min

Antwerpen-Berchem train station facilities and services

Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.