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 - €230 and takes 5h 58m.

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 58m and costs €60 - €230.

How far is it from Dublin to Ostend?

The distance between Dublin and Ostend is 925 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 car ferry and train which takes 12h 44m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 12:32 PM in Dublin and 1:32 PM in Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6074+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

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

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)DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 58m
€61–227
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
12h 44m
€185–535
Ferry, train, bus via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
17h 52m
€141–295
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoort
5. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
18h 52m
€111–168
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)DUB - 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 33m
€82–210
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUB - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 37m
€78–337
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)DUB - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 21m
€118–332
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ostend
26h 34m
€216–504

Dublin to Ostend by car ferry, train, and foot

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12h 44mAverage Duration

€185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 925 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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 1, 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 car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Ostende via Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 12h 44m.

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