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How to get fromCalais to Ostendby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Ostend by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain train Ter
    2. Take the tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3tram tram Kt
    3h 37m
    €11–16

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus bus Autocar
    2. Take the bus from Koksijde Station perron 2 to Oostende Petit Parisbus bus 60a / ...
    4h 18m
    €14–17

  3. Drive  93.3 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar car 93.3 km
    1h 3m
    €15–22

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 30m
    €36–60

  5. Line 423 bus, bus, line 20 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from CALAIS - Lafayette to GRAVELINES - Quai Vaubanbus bus 423
    2. Take the bus from Islandais to Dunkerque Garebus bus C4
    3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus bus C2 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes to Adinkerque Garebus bus 20
    5. Take the tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3tram tram Kt
    4h 35m

Calais to Ostend by train, bus, and tram

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Calais Ville to Oostende Petit Paris via Dunkerque, Dunkerque Gare, Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes, Adinkerque Gare, La Panne, Coxyde, and Koksijde Station perron 2 in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Calais Ville to Ostende via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 4h 30m.

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