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

The cheapest way to get from Kerkrade to Ostend is to train and line 45 bus and line 30 bus which costs €28 - €30 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Ostend is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Kerkrade and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Kerkrade to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Herzogenrath, Pilgramsweg and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Aachen station west and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Kerkrade and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Kerkrade to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Kerkrade Centrum and arriving at Ostende via Heerlen and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Kerkrade to Ostend?

The distance between Kerkrade and Ostend is 280 km. The road distance is 248.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Kerkrade to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kerkrade to Ostend bus from?

Kerkrade to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Kerkrade to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Kerkrade to Ostend?

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Kerkrade to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kerkrade to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kerkrade to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Kerkrade to Ostend is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kerkrade to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5833+ hotels available in Ostend.

Kerkrade to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 45 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kerkrade to Ostend by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 1m
€34–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brugesbus N84
7h 49m
€23–36
Drive 248.7 km
1. Drive from Kerkrade to Ostendcar 248.7 km
2h 28m
€44–63
Train, line 45 bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Kerkrade Centrum to Maastrichttrain
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Genk Station perron 4bus 45
3. Take the train from Genk to Brugestrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraatbus 30
7h 19m
€29–30

Kerkrade to Ostend by train

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4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280.1 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Kerkrade Centrum to Ostende via Heerlen and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Bruges twice daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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