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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Ostend is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs €140 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Magdeburg central bus station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Ostend?

The distance between Leipzig and Ostend is 882 km. The road distance is 728.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Ostend without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 46m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Leipzig to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Ostend train from?

Leipzig to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Ostend?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Ostend is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 46m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Leipzig to Ostend bus arrive?

Leipzig to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Where does the Leipzig to Ostend train arrive?

Leipzig to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Ostend is 729 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Leipzig to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6074+ hotels available in Ostend.

Leipzig to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Ostend by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), 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 via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
8h 46m
€100–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationN67 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
3. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Bruges802
13h 1m
€60–103
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Koeln HbfNj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
16h 17m
€105–430
Drive 728.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Ostend728.8 km
7h 29m
€113–163
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbf55
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
11h 25m
€89–297
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LEJ - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 11m
€148–378
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuz
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BER - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 31m
€104–322
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LEJ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
9h
€200–548
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuz
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BER - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
9h 10m
€116–432

Leipzig to Ostend by train

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8h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 881.8 km
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Ostende via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Magdeburg central bus station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 13h 1m.

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