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

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €90 - €190 and takes 30h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Ostend is to train and fly which takes 10h 14m and costs €150 - €350.

How far is it from Brest to Ostend?

The distance between Brest and Ostend is 1504 km. The road distance is 1575.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Brest to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 19h 59m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Brest to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Ostend bus from?

Brest to Ostend bus services, operated by Minsktrans, depart from Brest Bus station.

Train or bus from Brest to Ostend?

The best way to get from Brest to Ostend is to train which takes 19h 59m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €220 and takes 27h 58m.

Where does the Brest to Ostend bus arrive?

Brest to Ostend bus services, operated by Minsktrans, arrive at Warsaw Chopin Airport station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Ostend?

Ostend is 2h behind Brest. It is currently 4:43 AM in Brest and 2:43 AM in Ostend.

Can I drive from Brest to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Ostend is 1575 km. It takes approximately 14h 4m to drive from Brest to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6095+ hotels available in Ostend.

Brest to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Brest and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Brest Bus station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Warsaw, Chopin Airport, Warsaw Bus Station West, Antwerp and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 58m.

There are 10 ways to get from Brest to Ostend by train, plane, 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, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the train from Terespol to Warszawa Wschodnia
2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)WAW - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
10h 14m
€156–341
Bus, train via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest Bus station to Köln/Bonn Airport
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
34h 55m
€86–265
Train
1. Take the train from Terespol to Warszawa WschodniaIc
2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Berlin Zoologischer GartenEic
3. Take the train from S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
19h 59m
€166–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brest Bus station to Warsaw Chopin Airport
2. Take the bus from Warsaw Bus Station West to Antwerp
3. Take the bus from Antwerp to Bruges814 / ...
27h 58m
€92–211
Drive 1,575.3 km
1. Drive from Brest to Ostend1,575.3 km
14h 4m
€243–350
Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Terespol to Warszawa Wschodnia
2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)WAW - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
10h 39m
€117–284
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Terespol to Warszawa Wschodnia
2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)WAW - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
11h 52m
€173–451
Train, fly to Eindhoven Airport
1. Take the train from Terespol to Warszawa Wschodnia
2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)WAW - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
4. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Central
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
12h 41m
€138–356
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Terespol to Warszawa Wschodnia
2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)WAW - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bruxelles Midi
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
13h
€204–437
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brest Bus station to Warsaw Chopin Airport
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Ghent Dampoort
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
30h 11m
€93–183

Brest to Ostend by bus and train

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34h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,504.3 km
Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Brest, Belarus and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Brest Bus station to Ostende via Terespol, Terespol, Warszawa Wschodnia, Berlin Zoologischer Garten, S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Koeln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 19h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest Bus station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Warsaw Chopin Airport, Warsaw, Chopin Airport, Warsaw Bus Station West, Antwerp, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 27h 58m.

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