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

The cheapest way to get from Herten to Ostend is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Herten to Ostend is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Herten and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Herten to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Herten Gymnasium and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bottrop Hbf, Essen central train station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Herten and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Herten to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Recklinghausen Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Herten to Ostend?

The distance between Herten and Ostend is 439 km. The road distance is 332.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Herten to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Herten to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herten to Ostend bus from?

Herten to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Herten to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Herten to Ostend?

The best way to get from Herten to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Herten to Ostend bus arrive?

Herten to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Herten to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Herten to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Herten to Ostend is 332 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Herten to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Herten to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Herten to Ostend by train (Eurostar), 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 Recklinghausen Hbf to Köln Hbf35 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
5h 33m
€63–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to BrugesN1360b
9h 29m
€32–59
Drive 332.2 km
1. Drive from Herten to Ostend332.2 km
3h 20m
€52–74
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
6h 12m
€75–221
Train via Brussels #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
6h 22m
€75–210

Herten to Ostend by train

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5h 33mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 439.4 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Ostende via Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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