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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Ostend is to fly and train which costs €60 - €230 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 48m.

How far is it from Ireland to Ostend?

The distance between Ireland and Ostend is 938 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Ostend without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 19h 57m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Ireland to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Ostend bus from?

Ireland to Ostend bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Ostend bus arrive?

Ireland to Ostend bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 5:50 PM in Ireland and 6:50 PM in Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6087+ hotels available in Ostend.

Ireland to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Ostend by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dublin Airport to Brussels Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 22m
€61–221
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoort
4. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
19h 57m
€120–209
Ferry, train, bus via London
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to London Victoria
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
23h 38m
€190–349
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ostend
26h 34m
€216–503
Fly Cork Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ORK - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 41m
€123–344
Fly Dublin Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUB - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h
€78–341
Fly Dublin Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)DUB - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 45m
€118–387
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHD - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 55m
€156–413
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
30h 48m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare EuroportIc
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
32h 46m
€198–473

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 938.2 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Ireland and Ostend, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Ostend. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre, then take the train to Ostende. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Wall Quay to Ostende via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham, Gent-Dampoort, and Gand-Dampoort in around 19h 57m.

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