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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €13 - €19 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Ostend?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Louvain and arriving at Ostende. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Leuven to Ostend?

The distance between Leuven and Ostend is 147 km. The road distance is 140 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €14 - €20.

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

The train from Louvain to Ostende takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Ostend bus from?

Leuven to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Ostend?

The best way to get from Leuven to Ostend is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Leuven to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Ostend train arrive?

Leuven to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Ostend is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Leuven to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Leuven to Ostend - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Leuven to Ostend by train, bus, or car

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 Louvain to OstendeIc
1h 42m
€14–20
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to BrugesN84
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
4h 5m
€13–18
Drive 140 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Ostend140 km
1h 23m
€22–32

Leuven to Ostend by train

264Weekly Trains

1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 146.7 km
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Ostend, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Ostende every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bruges and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 4h 5m.

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