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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Ostend is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Ostend is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Europe and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Europe to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Wildeck-Richelsdorf Alsecco and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof, Kassel and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Europe and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Europe to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bebra Bahnhof and arriving at Ostende via Fulda Bahnhof, Frankfurt and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Europe to Ostend?

The distance between Europe and Ostend is 689 km. The road distance is 570.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Ostend without a car is to train via Fulda which takes 8h 14m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Europe to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Ostend bus from?

Europe to Ostend bus services, operated by Frölich Reisen, depart from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Europe to Ostend train from?

Europe to Ostend train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Europe to Ostend?

The best way to get from Europe to Ostend is to train via Fulda which takes 8h 14m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 39m.

Where does the Europe to Ostend bus arrive?

Europe to Ostend bus services, operated by Frölich Reisen, arrive at Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord station.

Where does the Europe to Ostend train arrive?

Europe to Ostend train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Europe to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Ostend is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Europe to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6247+ hotels available in Ostend.

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There are 7 ways to get from Europe to Ostend by train, bus, car, plane, train (Eurostar), or night train

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Train via Fulda
best
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
8h 14m
€106–255
Drive 570.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Europe to Ostendcar 570.5 km
5h 42m
€90–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof to Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nordbus 200
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Brugesbus N1360b
15h 39m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
8h 36m
€130–323
Train
1. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
9h 13m
€126–266
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
10h 19m
€164–324
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
10h 24m
€160–349

Europe to Ostend by bus and train

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Distance: 689.1 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Europe and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Ostende via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, Fulda Bahnhof, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wildeck-Richelsdorf Alsecco to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Sontra Breitwiese, Sontra Bahnhof, Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof, Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nord, Kassel Hauptbahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 15h 39m.

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