The average train between Calais and Ostend takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 3 hours between Calais and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Ostend at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Dunkerque and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Oostende Station tramperron 3 via Dunkerque station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Calais to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Ostend train services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Oostende Station tramperron 3.
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The distance between Calais and Ostend is 80.3 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Ostende via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 4h 12m.