The average train between Gare du Nord and Ostend takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Gare du Nord 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 4 hours between Gare du Nord and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gare du Nord is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Ostend at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gare du Nord 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 Gare du Nord to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Gare du Nord station and arriving at Ostend station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Gare du Nord to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Nord station.
Gare du Nord to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Gare du Nord to Ostend train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Gare du Nord and Ostend is 262.8 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Ostende via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 4h 3m.