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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Ostend is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 18h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 5h 12m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Ostend. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Berlin Südkreuz train station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Ostend. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Ostende via Berlin Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Germany to Ostend?

The distance between Germany and Ostend is 448 km. The road distance is 837.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €60 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Germany to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Ostend bus from?

Germany to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Germany to Ostend?

The best way to get from Germany to Ostend is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 18h 7m.

Where does the Germany to Ostend bus arrive?

Germany to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Germany to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Ostend is 837 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Germany to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6123+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Germany to Ostend by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 12m
€99–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to BrugesN1360b
18h 7m
€41–81
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc / ...
9h 22m
€61–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to AntwerpN1328
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to OstendeIc / ...
14h 8m
€51–94
Drive 837.3 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Ostend837.3 km
7h 22m
€129–186
Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 32m
€100–241
Fly from Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 52m
€122–261
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
9h 33m
€51–250

Germany to Ostend by train

133Weekly Trains

9h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.7 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Ostende via Berlin Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 15h.

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