The average train between Arras and Ostend takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Arras to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Arras and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arras is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Ostend at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Arras to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Arras station and arriving at Ostend station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Arras to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Arras to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Arras to Ostend train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Arras and Ostend is 103.1 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Arras to Ostende via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 3h 50m.