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

The cheapest way to get from France to Ostend is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Ostend is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between France and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from France station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Ostend - Coach Parking via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between France and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from France to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Ostende via Paris Nord, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from France to Ostend?

The distance between France and Ostend is 333 km. The road distance is 301.5 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from France to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Ostend bus from?

France to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the France to Ostend train from?

France to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from France to Ostend?

The best way to get from France to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the France to Ostend bus arrive?

France to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the France to Ostend train arrive?

France to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from France to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Ostend is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from France to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6293+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from France to Ostend by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 30m
€55–114
Bus via Lille
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 49m
€27–52
Drive 301.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Ostendcar 301.5 km
3h 15m
€48–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Brugesbus 1740
6h 45m
€27–41

France to Ostend by subway and train

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4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 332.7 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between France and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a subway from Cité to Ostende via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Châtelet to Ostend - Coach Parking via Bercy, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 49m.

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