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 €65 - €120 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 20m and costs €100 - €330.

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 S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

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 47m and costs €150 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 S Spandau Bhf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Ostend?

The best way to get from Germany to Ostend is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €150 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 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 26m to drive from Germany to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6433+ 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)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
5h 20m
€100–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Brugesbus N1360b
18h 7m
€66–116
Train
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
9h 47m
€157–456
Drive 837.3 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Ostendcar 837.3 km
7h 26m
€132–190
Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
5h 40m
€120–329
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 17m
€105–305
Train via Deventer
1. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Deventertrain Ice
2. Take the train from Deventer to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic
11h 24m
€102–241
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain Drf
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic
14h 14m

Germany to Ostend by train

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9h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.9 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Ostende via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 15h.

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