The average train between Rotterdam and Ostend takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Ostend at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen-Centraal and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Ostend station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Rotterdam to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Rotterdam to Ostend train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Ostend is 133 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ostende via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 50m.