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 €85 - €260 and takes 6h 41m.

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 41m and costs €85 - €260.

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 4m.

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 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 8:41 PM in Cork and 9:41 PM in Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5832+ hotels available in Ostend.

Cork to Ostend - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 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)plane ORK - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 39m
€116–311
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
9h 1m
€83–276
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ostendcar
27h 14m
€222–513
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814
32h 4m
Fly Cork Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ORK - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 32m
€122–344
Fly Cork Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane ORK - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 41m
€89–251
Fly Cork Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ORK - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain
8h 35m
€108–377
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europortbus 40
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
4. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
5. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
33h 36m
€222–525

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

25Weekly Planes

5h 5mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 1,043.8 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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 14m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.