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 43m.

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 43m and costs €85 - €130.

How far is it from Europe to Ostend?

The distance between Europe and Ostend is 689 km. The road distance is 569.6 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 which takes 8h 14m and costs €90 - €200.

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

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

Train or bus from Europe to Ostend?

The best way to get from Europe to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 38m.

Can I drive from Europe to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Ostend is 570 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Europe to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5833+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Europe to Ostend by 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 Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
8h 14m
€93–200
Drive 569.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Europe to Ostendcar 569.6 km
5h 43m
€87–125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Hasseltbus
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Brugestrain Ic / ...
12h 58m
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 34m
€126–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wehretal-Reichensachsen Bahnhof to Kassel Hauptbahnhof Nordbus 200
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Brugesbus N1360b
15h 38m

Europe to Ostend by bus and train

48Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.9 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, Bad Hersfeld 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 38m.

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