The average train between Vienna and Ostend takes 14h 20m and the fastest train takes 12h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 day between Vienna and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Ostend at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 14h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna to Ostend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Ostend station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
Vienna to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Vienna to Ostend train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Vienna and Ostend is 1,021.2 km. The road distance is 1,245 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Ostende via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 54m.