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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Ostend is to bus and fly and train which costs €70 - €240 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Ostend is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 9m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dublin Airport T1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 28m.

How far is it from Galway to Ostend?

The distance between Galway and Ostend is 1163 km.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Ostend without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 31h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Galway to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Ostend bus from?

Galway to Ostend bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.

Where does the Galway to Ostend bus arrive?

Galway to Ostend bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.

What is the time difference between Galway and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Galway. It is currently 2:03 AM in Galway and 3:03 AM in Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6039+ hotels available in Ostend.

Galway to Ostend - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Galway to Ostend by bus, plane, train, car, car ferry, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airport
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SNN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
10h 3m
€128–290
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)DUB - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
8h 9m
€72–235
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ostend
28h 32m
€232–527
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
31h 28m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)NOC - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
9h 9m
€93–310
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)ORK - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
9h 41m
€95–224
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUB - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
9h 36m
€89–355
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ORK - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
10h 31m
€138–364

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

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Distance: 1,163 km
Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Ostend, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Ostend. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre, then take the train to Ostende. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Ostend via Rosslare Harbour and Dunkirk in around 28h 32m.

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