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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend is to bus which costs €26 - €65 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Essen Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend is 427 km. The road distance is 322.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €65 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €65 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Ostend train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Ostend is 323 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6060+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

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

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 Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
5h 51m
€65–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to BrugesN1360b
8h 23m
€26–64
Drive 322.9 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend322.9 km
3h 17m
€50–72
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
5h 58m
€70–203
Train via Brussels #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
6h 15m
€70–203

Gelsenkirchen to Ostend by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 427.3 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Ostende via Essen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges 5 times a week. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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