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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Ostend is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Ostend is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €160 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Ostend station. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Frankfurt central train station via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Frankfurt via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Ostend?

The distance between Folkestone and Ostend is 887 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €250 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Folkestone to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ostend bus from?

Folkestone to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Ostend train from?

Folkestone to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Ostend?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €250 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Folkestone to Ostend bus arrive?

Folkestone to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 7:10 AM in Folkestone and 8:10 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Folkestone to Ostend train arrive?

Folkestone to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Ostend.

Folkestone to Ostend - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Folkestone to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
8h 24m
€251–468
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Frankfurt central train stationbus N870 / ...
13h 10m
€64–101
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
6h 20m
€250–310
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LCY - FRA
5h 17m
€167–420
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain 79
9h 53m
€176–328
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
7h 35m
€143–264
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LHR - FRA
6h 14m
€136–344
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LGW - FRA
5h 52m
€143–336

Folkestone to Ostend by train and tram

55Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

€251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 886.6 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Ostend, Hesse, Germany?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Frankfurt via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Frankfurt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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