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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Ostend is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Ostend is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg 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 53m.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg 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 34m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Ostend?

The distance between Cherbourg and Ostend is 795 km. The road distance is 516.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Ostend without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 34m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Cherbourg to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Ostend?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Ostend is to train via Paris which takes 6h 34m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Cherbourg to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cherbourg to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Ostend is 516 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Cherbourg to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6051+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Cherbourg 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 34m
€104–256
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 32m
€67–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare RoutiereC<>R
2. Take the bus from Rennes to BrugesN702
14h 53m
Drive 516.2 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Ostend516.2 km
6h 4m
€80–115
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
8h 10m
€155–395
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
€81–383
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg 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 9m

Cherbourg to Ostend by train

134Weekly Trains

6h 34mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 794.8 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, 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 34m. 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 53m.

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