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How to get fromOstend to Channel Tunnelby bus, unknown, train, car or car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Channel Tunnel by bus, unknown, train, car, or car train

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  1. Bus, travel via Calais

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    1. Take the bus from Bruges to CalaisbusN814 / ...
    2. Walk from Calais to Channel Tunnelunknown
    3h 13m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Ostende to CourtraitrainIc / ...
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilletrainTer
    3. Walk from Calais Ville to Channel Tunnelunknown
    5h 28m

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel, travel

    1. Drive from Ostend to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Walk from Folkestone to Channel Tunnelunknown
    2h 17m

  4. Line 30 bus, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C7bus30
    2. Take the bus from Bruges to Calaisbus814
    3. Walk from Calais to Channel Tunnelunknown
    4h 9m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus814 / ...
    2. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
    7h 55m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Ostend to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to Bruges, walk to Bruges, take the bus to Calais, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Channel Tunnel via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Calais Ville in around 5h 28m.

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