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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Ostend is to train and bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 14h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Ostend is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Ostende via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Gent Dampoort and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf and Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Kiel to Ostend?

The distance between Kiel and Ostend is 878 km. The road distance is 751.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs €75 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Kiel to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Ostend bus from?

Kiel to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Ostend train from?

Kiel to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Ostend?

The best way to get from Kiel to Ostend is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Kiel to Ostend bus arrive?

Kiel to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Ostend train arrive?

Kiel to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Ostend is 751 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Kiel to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5797+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Ostend by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
10h 8m
€77–224
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic
14h 9m
€66–136
Drive 751.1 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Ostendcar 751.1 km
6h 41m
€112–162
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
6h 50m
€108–283
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
10h 21m
€112–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Ghent Dampoortbus
3. Take the bus from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendebus Bus
14h 50m
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 23m
€150–436
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 12m
€159–517
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
8h 52m
€158–384

Kiel to Ostend by train

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10h 8mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 878.5 km
Duration: 10h 8m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Ostende via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, and Brussels-Nord in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Ostende via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Ghent Dampoort, Gent Dampoort, Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 19, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 14h 50m.

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