The average train between Ostend and Rotterdam takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Rotterdam. 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 every 3 hours between Ostend and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Ostend to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ostend to Rotterdam train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurostar.
The distance between Ostend and Rotterdam is 133 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 2h 24m.