There are 5 ways to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais by tram, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, line 20 bus, train
best- Take the tram from Nieuwpoort Stad to De Panne Stationtram Kt
- Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus 20
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain Ter
4h 24mDrive 87.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ostend Airport (OST) to Calaiscar 87.3 km
1h 2m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Raversijde Luchthaven to Koksijde Station perron 1bus 60a
- Take the bus from Dunkerque to Calais Villebus Autocar
5h 17m€15–21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ostend-OST to Calais87.3 km
1h 2mTrain
- Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 26m€37–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais. However, there are services departing from Raversijde Luchthaven and arriving at Calais Ville via Adinkerque Gare, Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes and Dunkerque. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Calais Ville via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Ostend Airport (OST) and Calais is 99 km. The road distance is 87.3 km.
The best way to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais without a car is to tram and line 20 bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais, including transfers.
Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Raversijde Luchthaven station.
Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs €15 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Ostend Airport (OST), Belgium and Calais, France?
You can take a bus from Raversijde Luchthaven to Calais Ville via Koksijde Station perron 1, Coxyde, La Panne, Adinkerque Gare, Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes, Dunkerque Gare, and Dunkerque in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raversijde Luchthaven to Calais Ville via Oostende Kapellestraat, Ostende, Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Tram from Nieuwpoort Stad to De Panne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dunkerque to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 03 28 59 00 78
- Website
- Dkbus
Bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Dkbus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Raversijde Luchthaven to Koksijde Station perron 1
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Dunkerque to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Koksijde Station perron 1.
Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Ostend Airport (OST) to Calais.
There are 1311+ hotels available in Calais.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ostend Airport (OST) and Calais. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.