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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Ostend is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Ostend is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Hanover to Ostend?

The distance between Hanover and Ostend is 657 km. The road distance is 556.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €50 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Hanover to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Ostend bus from?

Hanover to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Hanover to Ostend?

The best way to get from Hanover to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Hanover to Ostend bus arrive?

Hanover to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Hanover to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hanover to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Ostend is 557 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Hanover to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Hanover to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Hanover to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
6h 56m
€52–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN81
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 58m
€41–92
Drive 556.7 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Ostend556.7 km
5h 5m
€86–124
Fly Hannover Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAJ - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 45m
€140–283
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
7h 8m
€49–208
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to DeventerIce
2. Take the train from Deventer to Vlissingen
3. Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, VeerhavenWsf
4. Take the bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge 't Zand perron C142
11h 4m
€90–303
Fly Hannover Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)HAJ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 4m
€182–454
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 5m
€162–528
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 1m
€113–294

Hanover to Ostend by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 656.8 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Ostende via Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 10h 58m.

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