Ostend to Béthune Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Béthune takes 4h 2m 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.

4h 2m
Duration: 145 km
Distance: €30
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain Ter

3h 11m

€25–40

Ostend to Béthune train times

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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 12:11 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:48 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 45m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 1:23 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
10:48 AM → 2:30 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:48 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 1:24 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
11:49 AM → 3:22 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 2:42 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 4:11 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 2:42 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
12:58 PM → 4:11 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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