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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Ostend is to bus which costs €28 - €75 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Ostend is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels-North train station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Ostende via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Ostend?

The distance between Mannheim and Ostend is 574 km. The road distance is 520.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €70 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Mannheim to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Mannheim to Ostend?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €75 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Mannheim to Ostend bus arrive?

Mannheim to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Mannheim to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mannheim to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Ostend is 520 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Mannheim to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6093+ hotels available in Ostend.

Mannheim to Ostend - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Mannheim to Ostend by train, bus, night 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt22 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
6h 8m
€74–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Brussels-North train stationN36
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to BrugesN1360b / ...
11h 8m
€28–71
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ludwigshafen, Mitte to Mainz, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Brussels-NordNj
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to OstendeIc / ...
8h 50m
€65–307
Drive 520.1 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Ostend520.1 km
4h 59m
€80–116
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
8h 38m
€50–72
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 31m
€102–275
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 25m
€154–425

Mannheim to Ostend by train

57Weekly Trains

6h 8mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Ostende via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels-North train station, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 11h 8m.

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