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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ostend is to fly and train which costs €60 - €250 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs €60 - €250.

How far is it from Dublin to Ostend?

The distance between Dublin and Ostend is 926 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Ostend without a car is to ferry and train via Brussels which takes 13h 3m and costs €180 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Dublin to Ostend, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 10:16 PM in Dublin and 11:16 PM in Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5822+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Ostend by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 56m
€60–247
Ferry, train via Brussels
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
13h 3m
€181–453
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
5. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
18h 52m
€125–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ostendcar
26h 34m
€216–503
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUB - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 24m
€82–340
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane DUB - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 33m
€109–247
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane DUB - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 23m
€105–404
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
13h 56m
€180–502

Dublin to Ostend by ferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

13h 3mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 926.2 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Ostend. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Ostende via Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 3m.

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