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 46m.

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 46m and costs €60 - €230.

How far is it from Ireland to Ostend?

The distance between Ireland and Ostend is 942 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 which takes 14h 12m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Ireland to Ostend, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 5:22 AM in Ireland and 6:22 AM in Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6127+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ireland to Ostend by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 46m
€62–221
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
14h 12m
€193–569
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoort
5. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
20h 31m
€133–218
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 43m
€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 1m
€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 48m
€122–371
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
€150–399
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

Ireland to Ostend by tram, foot, ferry, and train

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14h 12mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Ostend.

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Distance: 941.6 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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 vehicle from Spencer Dock to Ostende via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 12m.

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