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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Ostend is to train and bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 13h 33m.

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.

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 Herleshausen Bahnhof and arriving at Ostende via Eisenach Hbf, Frankfurt and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Europe to Ostend?

The distance between Europe and Ostend is 741 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 which takes 9h 59m and costs €120 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Europe to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Ostend train from?

Europe to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Eisenach Hbf station.

Where does the Europe to Ostend train arrive?

Europe to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Europe to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Ostend is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Europe to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6456+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

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

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Train
best
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 59m
€122–573
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Brugesbus N1360b
13h 33m
€53–116
Drive 570.5 km
1. Drive from Europe to Ostendcar 570.5 km
5h 43m
€88–126
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 20m
€154–508
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 28m
€105–343

Europe to Ostend by bus and train

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9h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 741.1 km
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Europe and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Sontra-Ulfen Mitte to Ostende via Herleshausen Bahnhof, Herleshausen Bahnhof, Eisenach Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 59m.

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