What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Ostend is to train and tram which costs €10 - €19 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Ostend station. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Oostende Station tramperron 3 via De Panne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Calais to Ostend?

The distance between Calais and Ostend is 198 km. The road distance is 93.3 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Ostend without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 5m and costs €28 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Ostend?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Calais to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Ostend train from?

Calais to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Ostend train arrive?

Calais to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dunkerque station.

Can I drive from Calais to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Ostend is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Calais to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6456+ hotels available in Ostend.

Calais to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Ostend by train, bus, tram, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 5m
€29–48
Train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Dunkerquetrain Ter
2. Take the tram from De Panne Station to Oostende Station tramperron 3tram Kt
3h 43m
€11–18
Drive 93.3 km
1. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar 93.3 km
1h 3m
€15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 13m
€33–70

Calais to Ostend by train and bus

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.1 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Ostende via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 4h 13m.

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