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

The cheapest way to get from Emden to Ostend is to bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emden to Ostend is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Emden and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Emden to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Emden(Ostfriesl) Rathaus and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Leer ZOB, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Emden and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Emden to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Emden to Ostend?

The distance between Emden and Ostend is 587 km. The road distance is 499.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Emden to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €85 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Emden to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emden to Ostend bus from?

Emden to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leer ZOB station.

Where do I catch the Emden to Ostend train from?

Emden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.

Train or bus from Emden to Ostend?

The best way to get from Emden to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €85 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Emden to Ostend bus arrive?

Emden to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Emden to Ostend train arrive?

Emden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.

Can I drive from Emden to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Ostend is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Emden to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6091+ hotels available in Ostend.

Emden to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Emden to Ostend by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to GroningenRe
2. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
8h 32m
€86–326
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijk075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to BrugesN814 / ...
11h 5m
€42–111
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to GroningenRe
2. Take the bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
10h 45m
€63–126
Drive 499.5 km
1. Drive from Emden to Ostend499.5 km
5h 22m
€77–111
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 50m
€165–527

Emden to Ostend by train

116Weekly Trains

8h 32mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.6 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Ostende via Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, Schiphol Airport, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emden(Ostfriesl) Rathaus to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB, Leer ZOB, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 11h 5m.

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