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

The cheapest way to get from Castres to Ostend is to bus via Paris which costs €29 - €90 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castres to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs €190 - €440.

Is there a direct train between Castres and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Castres to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Castres and arriving at Ostende via Toulouse Matabiau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Castres to Ostend?

The distance between Castres and Ostend is 1307 km. The road distance is 997.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Castres to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €130 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Castres to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castres to Ostend train from?

Castres to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Castres station.

Train or bus from Castres to Ostend?

The best way to get from Castres to Ostend is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €130 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €29 - €90 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Castres to Ostend train arrive?

Castres to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Castres to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Castres to Ostend is 998 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Castres to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6062+ hotels available in Ostend.

Castres to Ostend - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Castres to Ostend by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
10h 26m
€130–405
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets760
2. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris, Quai de Bercy
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bruges
18h 30m
€29–87
Drive 997.8 km
1. Drive from Castres to Ostend997.8 km
10h 13m
€156–225
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)TLS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 28m
€119–287
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Béziers - Sncf753
2. Take the train from Beziers to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
12h 9m
€123–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets760
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Lille
3. Take the bus from Lille to Bruges757
19h 16m
€46–148
Fly Castres–Mazamet Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)DCM - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 30m
€196–440
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)TLS - LIL
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostende
8h 21m
€146–243
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)TLS - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 53m
€100–310
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)TLS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 50m
€139–407
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)TLS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
9h 22m
€151–437

Castres to Ostend by train, foot, and subway

39Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,307.2 km
Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Castres, Occitanie, France and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Castres to Ostende via Toulouse Matabiau, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets, Argoulets, Marengo-SNCF, Toulouse Matabiau, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 18h 30m.

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