What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Ostend is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Ostend is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Aachen to Ostend?

The distance between Aachen and Ostend is 265 km. The road distance is 255.8 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Ostend?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Aachen to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Ostend bus from?

Aachen to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Ostend train from?

Aachen to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Ostend?

The best way to get from Aachen to Ostend is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Aachen to Ostend bus arrive?

Aachen to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Aachen to Ostend train arrive?

Aachen to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Ostend is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Aachen to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Aachen to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
2h 34m
€47–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brugesbus N84
6h 24m
€19–30
Drive 255.8 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Ostendcar 255.8 km
2h 30m
€40–57
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
2h 37m
€25–108

Aachen to Ostend by train

40Weekly Trains

2h 34mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.1 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Bruges twice daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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