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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 18h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs €150 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Ostend?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Oostende. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 27h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Ostende via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 42m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Ostend?

The distance between Bucharest and Ostend is 1902 km. The road distance is 2252.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Ostend without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 42m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Bucharest to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Ostend bus from?

Bucharest to Ostend bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Ostend train from?

Bucharest to Ostend train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Ostend?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Ostend is to train which takes 32h 42m and costs €180 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €139 and takes 27h 1m.

Where does the Bucharest to Ostend bus arrive?

Bucharest to Ostend bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Oostende station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:46 PM in Bucharest and 1:46 PM in Ostend.

Where does the Bucharest to Ostend train arrive?

Bucharest to Ostend train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Ostend is 2252 km. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Bucharest to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5797+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Ostend by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
6h 55m
€150–350
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Ghentbus
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
18h 42m
€34–44
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
32h 42m
€181–380
Drive 2,252.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Ostendcar 2,252.2 km
21h 33m
€336–486
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
7h 37m
€145–313
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 53m
€177–463
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BBU - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
8h 21m
€68–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Oostendebus
27h 1m
€139
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train stationbus 1929
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
41h 10m
€89–192
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Ostendcar
23h 26m
€332–1,342

Bucharest to Ostend by train

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32h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,902.3 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Ostende via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 32h 42m. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Oostende twice a week. Tickets cost €139 and the journey takes 27h 1m.

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