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.

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 16m 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/Memhardstr. and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Berlin Südkreuz train station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

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, Köln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

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 8h 57m and costs €160 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 8h 57m and costs €160 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 18h.

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 24m to drive from Germany to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 3388+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Germany to Ostend by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or ferry

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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 16m
€109–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Brugesbus N1360b
18h
€66–117
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
8h 57m
€164–408
Drive 837.3 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Ostendcar 837.3 km
7h 24m
€127–183
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 36m
€109–294
Fly from Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
5h 56m
€134–311
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
10h 5m
€161–398
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Deventertrain Ice
2. Take the train from Deventer to Vlissingentrain
3. Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhavenferry Wsf
4. Take the bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge 't Zand perron Cbus 42
13h 38m
€96–223

Germany to Ostend by train

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Distance: 448.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Ostende via Berlin Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 57m. 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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