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

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Ostend is to bus via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport which costs €29 - €55 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Ostend is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Haarlem and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Haarlem to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Ostende via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Ostend?

The distance between Haarlem and Ostend is 284 km. The road distance is 259.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Ostend without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 4h 33m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Haarlem to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Ostend bus from?

Haarlem to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Ostend train from?

Haarlem to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Haarlem station.

Train or bus from Haarlem to Ostend?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Ostend is to train via Rotterdam which takes 4h 33m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €75 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Haarlem to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Haarlem to Ostend train arrive?

Haarlem to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Haarlem to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Ostend is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Haarlem to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6125+ hotels available in Ostend.

Haarlem to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Haarlem to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
4h 33m
€82–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bruges814 / ...
6h 53m
€29–75
Drive 259.2 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Ostend259.2 km
3h 19m
€46–66
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
4h 3m
€109–321
Train
1. Take the train from Haarlem to RoosendaalIntercity
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
4h 48m
€40–93
Bus via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Bruges819
8h 39m
€29–54

Haarlem to Ostend by train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.9 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Haarlem, Netherlands and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Haarlem to Ostende via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bruges hourly. Tickets cost €22–65 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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