The average train between Linz and Ostend takes 17h 50m and the fastest train takes 11h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 times a day between Linz and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Ostend at 4:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 17h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Ostend station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
Linz to Ostend train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Ostend train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Linz to Ostend train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Ostend is 876.6 km. The road distance is 1,188 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Ostende via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 58m.