The average train between Essen and Ostend takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen 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.
Trains run 4 times a week between Essen and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:05 AM which arrives into Ostend at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Ostend station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Essen to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Essen to Ostend train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Essen and Ostend is 285 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 20m.
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