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 - €85 and takes 11h 26m.

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 24m and costs €75 - €110.

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), Bad Nieuweschans, Groningen, Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Emden to Ostend?

The distance between Emden and Ostend is 587 km. The road distance is 499.6 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 33m and costs €85 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Emden to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emden to Ostend train from?

Emden to Ostend train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Bad Nieuweschans station.

Train or bus from Emden to Ostend?

The best way to get from Emden to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Emden to Ostend train arrive?

Emden to Ostend train services, operated by Arriva NL, 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 24m to drive from Emden to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5833+ hotels available in Ostend.

Emden to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Emden to Ostend by train (Eurostar), train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
2. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic
8h 33m
€90–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brugesbus 826 / ...
11h 26m
€45–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
2. Take the bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic
11h 10m
€67–104
Drive 499.6 km
1. Drive from Emden to Ostendcar 499.6 km
5h 24m
€76–109

Emden to Ostend by train

133Weekly Trains

8h 33mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 587.1 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Ostende via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bad Nieuweschans, Groningen, Schiphol Airport, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Leer(Ostfriesl), Leer ZOB, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 11h 26m.

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