There are 3 ways to get from Ostend to Béthune by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain Ter
2h 31m€15–29Train
- Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Bethunetrain Ter
3h 40m€24–49Drive 92.4 km
- Drive from Ostend to Béthunecar 92.4 km
1h 42m€15–21
Ostend to Béthune by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Béthune is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Béthune is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Béthune. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Bethune via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Ostend and Béthune is 137 km. The road distance is 92.4 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Béthune without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 31m and costs €14 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Ostend to Béthune, including transfers.
Ostend to Béthune train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Béthune train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Béthune is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Ostend to Béthune.
There are 734+ hotels available in Béthune.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Béthune, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Ostende to Bethune via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Bethune
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Bethune
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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