There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Paris by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)
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 Brussels
best- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2h 54m€62–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Parisbus 757
6h 34m€22–38Drive 301.9 km
- Drive from Ostend to Pariscar 301.9 km
3h 3m€47–68Train
- Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
4h 19m€49–105Bus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Take the bus from Bruges to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 14m€30–43
Ostend to Paris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Paris is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Paris is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 54m and costs €60 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Paris. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Paris via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Paris. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Paris Nord via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Ostend and Paris is 422 km. The road distance is 301.9 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Paris without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 54m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Ostend to Paris, including transfers.
Ostend to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Paris train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Paris is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 54m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Paris, France?
You can take a train from Ostende to Paris Nord via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Paris once a week. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
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 Ostende to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–11
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €70–110
- Comfort
- €85–120
- Premium
- €110–150
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 Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €40–55
- 1st Class
- €65–85
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Ostend to Paris train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Paris is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Ostend to Paris.
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