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 - €75 and takes 10h 7m.

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 6m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanover to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Essen central train station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

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 Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Ostende via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Hanover to Ostend?

The distance between Hanover and Ostend is 630 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 42m and costs €110 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 East West Eurolines, depart from Hannover Hbf 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 Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Ostend?

The best way to get from Hanover to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €110 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Hanover to Ostend bus arrive?

Hanover to Ostend bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Essen Hbf 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 6m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Hanover 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
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof 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 / ...
6h 42m
€114–372
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus N1360b
10h 7m
€44–73
Drive 556.7 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Ostendcar 556.7 km
5h 6m
€87–126
Fly Hannover Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAJ - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 47m
€159–361
Train via Deventer
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Deventertrain
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
8h 41m
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
6h 59m
€152–439
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 1m
€170–461
Fly Hannover Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 8m
€209–427

Hanover to Ostend by train

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6h 42mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 629.6 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Ostende via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hannover Hbf to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 10h 7m.

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