How to travel from Lille to Ostend

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Compare bus and train for Lille to Ostend

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Ostend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, while a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 41 miles (66 km)

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€17

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€6

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€14

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2h 30m

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2h 0m

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1h 30m

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1h 7m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Ostend is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Ostend:

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Ostend costing on average €22.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Ostend is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Ostend take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Ostend including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Ostend among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-8.15. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Lille to Ostend

How to get from Lille to Ostend by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lille to Ostend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar
    2:50 PM0h50
    Lille
    3:40 PMOstend
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar
    2:50 PM0h50
    Lille
    3:40 PMOstend
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar
    2:50 PM0h50
    Lille
    3:40 PMOstend
    51One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar
    11:10 AM1h00
    Lille
    12:10 PMOstend
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    4:00 PM1h00
    Lille
    5:00 PMOstend
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    10:30 AM1h10
    Lille
    11:40 AMOstend
    71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lille to Ostend

Travel to Ostend easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lille to Ostend.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Ostend including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Ostend is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Ostend:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Ostend costing on average €17.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Ostend is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Ostend take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 30m.

The distance from Lille to Ostend is approximately 41 miles (66 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Ostend is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Ostend as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Ostend:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Ostende.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Oostende, Casino-Kursaal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Ostend, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Regional, TER | SNCF, CFL, SNCB | BUS, SNCB to go to Ostend by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Ostend by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lille to Ostend:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Ostend often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ostend and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ostend to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ostend, you can enjoy fresh seafood at the bustling Ostend Fish Market and explore the vibrant Visserskaai lined with restaurants and cafes. Attend a performance at the renowned Kursaal Oostende or visit the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum to see preserved WWII bunkers. Take a scenic bike ride along the coastal paths. Discover best sights like The Mercator museum ship, Mu.ZEE art museum, Fort Napoleon with its historical exhibits, sunbathe at Ostend Beach, and explore the James Ensor House museum.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Ostend, allowing time to enjoy its beaches, visit the museums, and experience the local cuisine.

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