The average train between Béthune and Ostend takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Béthune 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 every 3 hours between Béthune and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Béthune is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Ostend at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Béthune to Ostend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Béthune to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Béthune station and arriving at Ostend station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Béthune to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bethune station.
Béthune to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Béthune to Ostend train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Béthune and Ostend is 78.9 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Bethune to Ostende via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 3h 25m.