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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Ostend is to bus which costs €25 - €65 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Ostend is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Central Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Ostende via Breda and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Ostend?

The distance between Arnhem and Ostend is 287 km. The road distance is 278.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Arnhem to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Ostend bus from?

Arnhem to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Ostend train from?

Arnhem to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Arnhem to Ostend?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €65 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Arnhem to Ostend bus arrive?

Arnhem to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Arnhem to Ostend train arrive?

Arnhem to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Arnhem to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Ostend is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Arnhem to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6060+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Arnhem to Ostend by train, bus, ferry, 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 Arnhem Centraal to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
5h 4m
€41–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to BrugesN814 / ...
6h 38m
€25–62
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Vlissingen
2. Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, VeerhavenWsf
3. Take the bus from Breskens, Veerhaven to Brugge, Station42
6h 58m
€42–59
Drive 278.3 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Ostend278.3 km
2h 56m
€50–72

Arnhem to Ostend by train

102Weekly Trains

5h 4mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.4 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Arnhem, Netherlands and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Ostende via Breda and Anvers-Central in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 6h 38m.

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