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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Ostend is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Ostend is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Ostende via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Ostend?

The distance between Maastricht and Ostend is 248 km. The road distance is 219.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €24 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Maastricht to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Ostend train from?

Maastricht to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Liège-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Maastricht to Ostend?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Ostend is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Maastricht to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maastricht to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maastricht to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Ostend is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Maastricht to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6052+ hotels available in Ostend.

Maastricht to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht 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 Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
3h 7m
€24–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to BrugesN84
5h 50m
€16–29
Drive 219.2 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Ostend219.2 km
2h 21m
€39–57
Bus, train, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries to Hasselt Station perron 1320a
2. Take the train from Hasselt to BrugesIc
3. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
5h 23m
€23–30

Maastricht to Ostend by train

264Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.9 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Liège-Guillemins to Ostende every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €13–26 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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