- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ostend to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostend to Paris will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
It's difficult to get from Ostend to Paris without transferring at least once.
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9334Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $302 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ostend to Paris:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostend to Paris costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $268 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ostend to Paris costing on average $302 (€247).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Flight takes on average 8h 13m.
You'll arrive about 53m sooner (2h 37m by train vs 3h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $118 (€96) compared to roughly $84 (€69) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ostend to Paris trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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18213+ 9346 | 12:53 PM Ostende | 2h45 | 3:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
18213+ 9446 | 12:53 PM Ostende | 2h45 | 3:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
18213+ 9450 | 12:53 PM Ostende | 3h12 | 4:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
514+ 9458 | 2:43 PM Ostende | 2h52 | 5:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
514+ 9358 | 2:43 PM Ostende | 2h52 | 5:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
18216+ 9364 | 3:52 PM Ostende | 2h46 | 6:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
18216+ 9464 | 3:52 PM Ostende | 2h46 | 6:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
18217+ 9474 | 4:52 PM Ostende | 3h13 | 8:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
18217+ 9374 | 4:52 PM Ostende | 3h13 | 8:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
18218+ 9376 | 5:45 PM Ostende | 2h53 | 8:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
518+ 9382 | 6:43 PM Ostende | 2h55 | 9:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
518+ 9482 | 6:43 PM Ostende | 2h55 | 9:38 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
508+ 9422 | 8:43 AM Ostende | 2h52 | 11:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
508+ 9322 | 8:43 AM Ostende | 2h52 | 11:35 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
2308 · 2808+ 9426 | 8:48 AM Ostende | 3h17 | 12:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
510+ 9434 | 10:43 AM Ostende | 2h52 | 1:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
510+ 9334 | 10:43 AM Ostende | 2h52 | 1:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
18211+ 9338 | 10:53 AM Ostende | 3h12 | 2:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
18211+ 9438 | 10:53 AM Ostende | 3h12 | 2:05 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ostend to Paris run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (267 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 165 miles (267 km) |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 4:42 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
Paris’s most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for grand urban scenery and flagship stores.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie closely associated with Parisian breakfast culture and best enjoyed fresh from a neighborhood boulangerie.
The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
Classic onion soup enriched with stock and topped with bread and melted cheese, a long-standing Paris bistro favorite.
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ostend to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ostend to Paris trains use the Oostende to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Ostend and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oostende is 1 km from Ostend city centre. Public transport options include:
Oostende has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lobster, Bistro Mathilda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Oostende. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Oostende. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oostende: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oostende: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oostende: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bero, Andromeda Hotel, Hotel Mercure Oostende.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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