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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Ostend is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Ostend is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Ostende via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Ostend?

The distance between Heerlen and Ostend is 271 km. The road distance is 241 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Heerlen to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Ostend train from?

Heerlen to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Ostend?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Ostend is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Heerlen to Ostend train arrive?

Heerlen to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Ostend is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Heerlen to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Heerlen to Ostend - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Heerlen to Ostend by train, bus, or car

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 Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
3h 43m
€46–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Brugesbus N84
7h 10m
€21–38
Drive 241 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Ostendcar 241 km
2h 20m
€43–62

Heerlen to Ostend by train

191Weekly Trains

3h 43mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.1 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Heerlen to Ostende via Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Bruges twice daily. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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