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

The cheapest way to get from Leeuwarden to Ostend is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to Ostend is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Leeuwarden and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeuwarden to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden, Klanderij and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Drachten, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Leeuwarden and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Ostende via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Leeuwarden to Ostend?

The distance between Leeuwarden and Ostend is 475 km. The road distance is 398.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €65 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Leeuwarden to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeuwarden to Ostend bus from?

Leeuwarden to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Drachten station.

Where do I catch the Leeuwarden to Ostend train from?

Leeuwarden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.

Train or bus from Leeuwarden to Ostend?

The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Ostend is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Leeuwarden to Ostend bus arrive?

Leeuwarden to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Leeuwarden to Ostend train arrive?

Leeuwarden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Leeuwarden to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeuwarden to Ostend is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Leeuwarden to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6123+ hotels available in Ostend.

Leeuwarden to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Leeuwarden to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
5h 44m
€67–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijk075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to BrugesN814 / ...
9h 39m
€42–97
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Station350
2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bruges814 / ...
9h 17m
€52–115
Drive 398.7 km
1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Ostend398.7 km
4h 14m
€70–102
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 48m
€135–425

Leeuwarden to Ostend by train

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 474.5 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Ostende via Schiphol Airport, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeuwarden, Klanderij to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Drachten, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 9h 39m.

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