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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Ostend?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bruxelles-Central and arriving at Ostende. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Brussels to Ostend?

The distance between Brussels and Ostend is 116 km. The road distance is 110.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs €11 - €40.

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

The train from Bruxelles-Central to Ostende takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Ostend bus from?

Brussels to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Ostend train from?

Brussels to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Ostend?

The best way to get from Brussels to Ostend is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs €11 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Brussels to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Brussels to Ostend train arrive?

Brussels to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Ostend is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Brussels to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Brussels to Ostend - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Brussels to Ostend by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
1h 19m
€11–40
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Brugesbus N1360b / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraatbus 30
3h 20m
€10–15
Drive 110.6 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Ostendcar 110.6 km
1h 8m
€17–24

Brussels to Ostend by train

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Distance: 116.4 km
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Ostend, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Bruxelles-Central to Ostende every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bruges and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 3h 20m.

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