There are 5 ways to get from Arnhem to Ostend by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Breda
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
4h 39m€41–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN81 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to BrugesN814 / ...
6h 45m€25–56Drive 278.3 km
- Drive from Arnhem to Ostend278.3 km
2h 56m€50–72Train, fly
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 14m€120–360Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Vlissingen
- Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, VeerhavenWsf
- Take the bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge 't Zand perron C142
6h 55m€43–134
Arnhem to Ostend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Ostend is to bus which costs €25 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Ostend is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €75.
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 45m.
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 4h 39m.
The distance between Arnhem and Ostend is 288 km. The road distance is 278.3 km.
The best way to get from Arnhem to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €40 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Arnhem to Ostend, including transfers.
Arnhem to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.
Arnhem to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
The best way to get from Arnhem to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
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 4h 39m. 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 45m.
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- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–280
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- 1st Class
- €30–55
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Vlissingen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–110
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–10
- 1st Class
- €10–16
Train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- 1st Class
- €19–28
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €16–17
- 1st Class
- €21–24
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–17
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Arnhem Central Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge 't Zand perron C1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +31 900 2666399
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge 't Zand perron C1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.connexxion.nl/en/
Ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Westerschelde Ferry
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More Questions & Answers
Arnhem to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Arnhem to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Ostend is 278 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Arnhem to Ostend.
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