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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Avranches is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Avranches is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Avranches?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Avranches. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Avranches via Bruges and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Ostend to Avranches?

The distance between Ostend and Avranches is 886 km. The road distance is 496.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Avranches without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 30m and costs €110 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Ostend to Avranches, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Avranches bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Avranches train from?

Ostend to Avranches train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Avranches?

The best way to get from Ostend to Avranches is to train via Paris which takes 7h 30m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Ostend to Avranches bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ostend to Avranches train arrive?

Ostend to Avranches train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Avranches?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Avranches is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Ostend to Avranches.

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

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Ostend to Avranches - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct train between Ostend and Avranches?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Avranches. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Avranches via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

There are 6 ways to get from Ostend to Avranches by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Ostende to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to RennesTgv
5. Take the train from Rennes to AvranchesC12
7h 30m
€110–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lille757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Avranches712
11h 44m
€42–71
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to AvranchesBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 6m
€52–71
Drive 496.3 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Avranches496.3 km
5h 44m
€78–112
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to CourtraiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Rouen Rive DroiteTer
3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to CaenP10
4. Take the train from Caen to AvranchesC12
12h
€102–235
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ostend 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 Avranches
6h 47m

Ostend to Avranches by train, subway, and foot

28Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 885.6 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Avranches via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Rennes in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Avranches via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Lille in around 11h 44m.

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