What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Ostend is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Ostend is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Lille and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Ostende via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Caen to Ostend?

The distance between Caen and Ostend is 663 km. The road distance is 395 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Ostend without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Ostend?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Caen to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Ostend bus from?

Caen to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Ostend train from?

Caen to Ostend train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Ostend?

The best way to get from Caen to Ostend is to train via Paris which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Caen to Ostend bus arrive?

Caen to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Caen to Ostend train arrive?

Caen to Ostend train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Rouen Rive Droite station.

Can I drive from Caen to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Ostend is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Caen to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6093+ hotels available in Ostend.

Caen to Ostend - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and Eurotunnel

There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
5h 11m
€90–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Lille712
2. Take the bus from Lille to Bruges757 / ...
9h 13m
€36–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen to Amiens712
2. Take the train from Amiens to Lille FlandresTer
3. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
8h 51m
€55–83
Drive 395 km
1. Drive from Caen to Ostend395 km
4h 47m
€61–89
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 37m
€141–357
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroiteP10
2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille FlandresTer
3. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
8h 28m
€59–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
4. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ostend
5h 52m

Caen to Ostend by train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 663.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Caen to Ostende via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Lille, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 9h 13m.

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