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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Ostend is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 17h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs €55 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels-North train station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Milan to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Ostende via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Tourcoing and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Milan to Ostend?

The distance between Milan and Ostend is 838 km. The road distance is 979.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs €140 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Milan to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Ostend bus from?

Milan to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Ostend train from?

Milan to Ostend train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Ostend?

The best way to get from Milan to Ostend is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 17h 13m.

Where does the Milan to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Milan to Ostend train arrive?

Milan to Ostend train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.

Can I drive from Milan to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Ostend is 980 km. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Milan to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6052+ hotels available in Ostend.

Milan to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Milan to Ostend by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Milan Linate Airport to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LIN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 1m
€59–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Brussels-North train stationN836 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to BrugesB840 / ...
17h 13m
€56–128
Train
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon-Saint Exupery TgvFr
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Tourcoing
3. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
11h 19m
€147–345
Drive 979.6 km
1. Drive from Milan to Ostend979.6 km
10h 7m
€153–221
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MXP - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 30m
€86–243
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)BGY - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Station
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 53m
€59–233
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LIN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 59m
€91–340
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim HbfEc
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Bruxelles-MidiNj
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
16h 33m
€169–249
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Gent
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
19h 20m

Milan to Ostend by train

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11h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 838.3 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Ostende via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Tourcoing, and Courtrai in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels-North train station, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 17h 13m.

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