What is the cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg-Octeville and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Rennes and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Ostende via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend?

The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Ostend is 795 km. The road distance is 517.1 km.

How do I travel from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 23m and costs €95 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend bus from?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend?

The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend is to train via Paris which takes 6h 23m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 58m.

Where does the Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend bus arrive?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend train arrive?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend is 517 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend?

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Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, ferry, 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 Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
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 / ...
6h 23m
€100–246
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaenTer
2. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroiteP10
3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille FlandresTer
4. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
10h 21m
€72–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare RoutiereC<>R
2. Take the bus from Rennes to BrugesN702
14h 58m
Drive 517.1 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend517.1 km
6h 5m
€80–116
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St 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
7h 49m
€150–375
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals030
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
21h 29m
€94–373
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville 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
7h 10m

Cherbourg-Octeville to Ostend by train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 794.8 km
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Ostende via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 58m.

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