The average train between Ostend and Arras takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Arras. 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 Ostend and Arras. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Arras at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Arras station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Ostend to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Arras station.
The distance between Ostend and Arras is 103.1 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Arras via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 4h.