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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 17m.

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 17m 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/Memhardstr. and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Berlin Südkreuz train station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.

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, Wuppertal Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

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 via Wuppertal which takes 9h 53m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 via Wuppertal which takes 9h 53m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 18h 4m.

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 Wuppertal 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6024+ 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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 17m
€99–241
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Dortmundbus
2. Take the bus from Dortmund - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
16h 17m
€64–115
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
9h 53m
€188–342
Drive 837.3 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Ostendcar 837.3 km
7h 24m
€151–218
Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 37m
€115–302
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 57m
€138–285
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
16h 44m
€191–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Brugesbus N1360b
18h 4m
€86–126

Germany to Ostend by train

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9h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 448.4 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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, Wuppertal Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Bruges 5 times a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 15h.

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