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 €35 - €70 and takes 10h 11m.

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 11m.

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 Wuppertal Hbf, Köln Hbf and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

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 via Wuppertal which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 via Wuppertal which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 11m.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Hanover to Ostend by train, bus, car, plane, 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 via Wuppertal
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Wuppertal 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 / ...
7h 17m
€113–254
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 11m
€38–65
Drive 556.7 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Ostendcar 556.7 km
5h 6m
€86–124
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
8h 14m
€148–348
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain European Sleeper
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic
7h 40m
€75–139
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Deventertrain
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 Zandbus 42
11h 43m
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
6h 56m
€164–428
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 5m
€195–437
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
8h 4m
€125–385

Hanover to Ostend by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 629.6 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Ostende via Wuppertal Hbf, Köln Hbf, and Brussels-Nord in around 7h 17m. 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 11m.

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