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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Ostend is to fly and bus and train which costs €85 - €260 and takes 6h 41m.

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 - €250.

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 29h 16m.

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 which takes 14h 17m and costs €180 - €480.

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 1:17 AM in Ireland and 2:17 AM in Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5839+ 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)plane DUB - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
6h 22m
€61–248
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
14h 17m
€182–477
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
4. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
20h 27m
€145–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ostendcar
26h 34m
€216–503
Fly Cork Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ORK - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 32m
€122–354
Fly Dublin Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUB - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 50m
€82–331
Fly Dublin Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane DUB - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 48m
€114–309
Fly Cork Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane ORK - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 41m
€89–251
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brugesbus 814
29h 16m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
32h 45m
€198–473

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

21Weekly Services

14h 17mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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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 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 17m.

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