The average train between Ostend and Béthune takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Ostend to Béthune. 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 2 hours between Ostend and Béthune. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Béthune at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Béthune station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Ostend to Béthune train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Béthune train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bethune station.
The distance between Ostend and Béthune is 78.9 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Bethune via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 40m.