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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 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 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 and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

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 Köln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

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 via Brussels which takes 7h 29m and costs €60 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Ostend?

The best way to get from Hanover to Ostend is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 29m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Hanover to Ostend bus arrive?

Hanover to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp 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, and plane

There are 9 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
7h 29m
€62–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to AntwerpN1328
2. Take the bus from Antwerp to Bruges814 / ...
10h 22m
€36–86
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 51m
€150–298
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsTha
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc / ...
7h 38m
€43–283
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Ghent DampoortN1325
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
11h 11m
€36–69
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
6h 48m
€181–472
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof 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
6h 53m
€162–558
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof 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 20m
€128–318

Hanover to Ostend by train

76Weekly Trains

7h 29mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657.1 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Ostende via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 10h 22m.

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