The average train between Caen and Ostend takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 Caen and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Caen is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Ostend at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Caen to Ostend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Ostend station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Caen to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Caen to Ostend train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Caen and Ostend is 325 km. The road distance is 663 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Ostende via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 10m.