Train Cologne to Ostend from €85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Ostend takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration: 335 km
Distance: €85
Average price: Every 4 hours
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3h 24m

€65–150

Cologne to Ostend train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Ostend at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:43 PM → 11:17 PM
3h 34m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 3:17 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:17 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:08 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:08 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:08 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 3:17 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:17 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:43 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:17 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 3:17 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 5:17 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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