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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ostend is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ostend is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Essen to Ostend?

The distance between Essen and Ostend is 417 km. The road distance is 314.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Essen to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ostend bus from?

Essen to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ostend train from?

Essen to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Ostend?

The best way to get from Essen to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Ostend bus arrive?

Essen to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Essen to Ostend train arrive?

Essen to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at MG Hbf /Europaplatz station.

Can I drive from Essen to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ostend is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Essen to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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

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

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 Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
4h 16m
€60–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to BrugesN1360b
7h 20m
€24–47
Drive 314.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Ostend314.1 km
3h 9m
€49–70
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
4h 16m
€60–155
Train via Viersen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatz
2. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Brussels-Nord79
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to OstendeIc / ...
5h 18m
€74–128

Essen to Ostend by train

13Weekly Trains

4h 16mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.8 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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