The average train between Heerlen and Ostend takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen 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 hourly between Heerlen and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ostend at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Ostend station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Heerlen to Ostend train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Ostend train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Heerlen to Ostend train tickets online with Arriva NL and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Heerlen and Ostend is 216.7 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Ostende via Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 48m.