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How to get fromOstend to Channel Tunnelby bus, train, unknown, tram, car, or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Channel Tunnel by bus, train, unknown, tram, car, or car train

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  1. Bus, train, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lillebus bus 757
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    3. Walk from Calais Frethun to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    4h 21m

  2. Tram, line 20 bus, bus, train, travel

    1. Take the tram from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to De Panne Stationtram tram Kt
    2. Take the bus from Adinkerque Gare to Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunesbus bus 20
    3. Take the bus from Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes to Dunkerque Garebus bus C2 / ...
    4. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    5. Walk from Calais Ville to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    4h 57m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus bus N814
    2. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    7h 37m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Walk from Folkestone to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    2h 17m

  5. Train, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Calais Ville to Channel Tunnelunknown unknown
    5h 34m

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  • Distance: 218.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Ostend to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Bruges, walk to Bruges, take the bus to Lille, walk to Lille Europe, take the train to Calais Frethun, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oostende Station tramperron 1 to Channel Tunnel via De Panne Station, Adinkerque Gare, Leffrinckoucke Fort Des Dunes, Dunkerque Gare, Dunkerque, and Calais Ville in around 4h 57m.

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