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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €7 - €24 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Lille Flandres and arriving at Ostende via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Lille to Ostend?

The distance between Lille and Ostend is 104 km. The road distance is 81.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Lille to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Ostend?

The best way to get from Lille to Ostend is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €7 - €24 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Lille to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lille to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lille to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Ostend is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Lille to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6081+ hotels available in Ostend.

Lille to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lille to Ostend by train, bus, or car

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 Lille Flandres to CourtraiTer
2. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
2h 13m
€16
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Bruges757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
2h 38m
€7–24
Drive 81.8 km
1. Drive from Lille to Ostend81.8 km
1h 7m
€13–19
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to CourtraiIc
2. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
2h 13m
€15–17

Lille to Ostend by train

110Weekly Trains

2h 13mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.1 km
Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Ostende via Courtrai in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bruges and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 2h 38m.

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