There are 5 ways to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend by bus, train, train (Eurostar), car train, car, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 46m€30–55Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Ostendcar
3h 1m€28–83Train
- Take the train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
6h 5m€171–366Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostendcar
1h 57m€152–160Bus
- Take the bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoortbus N824
- Take the bus from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendebus Bus
5h 28m
Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend is to car ferry and drive which costs €28 - €85 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €150 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Folkestone and arriving at Ostende via Gent Dampoort and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Ostende via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Folkstone Eurotunnel and Ostend is 288 km.
The best way to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 46m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend, including transfers.
Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Folkestone station.
Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.
The best way to get from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Folkstone Eurotunnel, England and Ostend, Belgium?
You can take a vehicle from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostende via Folkestone West, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostende via Folkestone, Ghent Dampoort, Gent Dampoort, Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 19, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Folkestone to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Bus from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.
Ostend is 1h ahead of Folkstone Eurotunnel. It is currently 4:53 AM in Folkstone Eurotunnel and 5:53 AM in Ostend.
Folkstone Eurotunnel to Ostend train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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