The average train between Brest and Ostend takes 10h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest to Ostend. 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 4 times a day between Brest and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Ostend at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brest to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Brest station and arriving at Ostend station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Brest to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.
Brest to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Brest to Ostend train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brest and Ostend is 617.4 km. The road distance is 939 km.
You can take a train from Brest to Ostende via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 8h 32m.