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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Ostend is to fly and bus and train which costs €80 - €200 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Ostend is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 38m and costs €80 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 35m.

How far is it from Cork to Ostend?

The distance between Cork and Ostend is 1044 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Ostend without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 32h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Cork to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Ostend bus from?

Cork to Ostend bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Ostend bus arrive?

Cork to Ostend bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

What is the time difference between Cork and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Cork. It is currently 5:12 PM in Cork and 6:12 PM in Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6091+ hotels available in Ostend.

Cork to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Ostend by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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

Fly Cork Airport to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ORK - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 43m
€121–244
Fly Cork Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)ORK - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 38m
€82–197
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ostend
27h 12m
€222–513
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
32h 35m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoff
2. Take the bus from Viaduc to Gare Routière SNCF960
3. Take the bus from Quimper to Bruges
35h 25m
Fly Cork Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ORK - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 42m
€123–354
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)DUB - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
8h 59m
€90–261
Fly Cork Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ORK - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
8h 11m
€132–387
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Rosslare Harbour40
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
34h 18m
€207–486

Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

34Weekly Planes

4h 47mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,044 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Ostend, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Ostend. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre, then take the train to Ostende. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Ostend via Rosslare Harbour and Dunkirk in around 27h 12m.

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