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How to get fromOstend to Calaisby bus, train, car, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Calais by bus, train, car, or tram

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  1. Line 30 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C7bus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Bruges to Calaisbus bus N814
    3h 56m
    €12–19

  2. Tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram tram Kt
    2. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 26m
    €11–19

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    4h 20m
    €40–105

  4. Drive 92.1 km

    1. Drive from Ostend to Calaiscar car 92.1 km
    1h 2m
    €15–21

Ostend to Calais by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Calais via Brugge Station perron C7 and Bruges in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Calais Ville via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 20m.

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