There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Nancy by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Take the train from Paris Est to NancyTgv
5h 44m€109–381Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to NancyN760 / ...
9h 46m€38–81Train, bus
- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-CatherineBlaBlaCar Bus
7h 11m€41–86Drive 432 km
- Drive from Ostend to Nancy432 km
4h 32m€68–97Train
- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LuxembourgIc / ...
- Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
- Take the train from Metz Ville to NancyTer
7h 24m€53–82
Ostend to Nancy by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Nancy is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Nancy is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Nancy via Bruges and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Nancy via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Ostend and Nancy is 750 km. The road distance is 432 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Nancy without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 44m and costs €100 - €390.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Ostend to Nancy, including transfers.
Ostend to Nancy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Nancy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Nancy is to train via Paris which takes 5h 44m and costs €100 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Nancy, France?
You can take a train from Ostende to Nancy via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Nancy via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 9h 46m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–17
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €17–26
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €20–29
- 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–200
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Luxembourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- 1st Class
- €15–23
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Nancy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Nancy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Ostend to Nancy train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Nancy is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Ostend to Nancy.
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