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 - €120 and takes 17h 20m.

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 5m and costs €60 - €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 20m.

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 Chambéry and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Milan to Ostend?

The distance between Milan and Ostend is 1255 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 10h 4m and costs €180 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m 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 10h 4m and costs €180 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 17h 20m.

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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Milan to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Ostend is 980 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Milan to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6118+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Milan to Ostend by train, bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les EauxFr
2. Take the train from Chambéry to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
10h 4m
€182–572
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 BrugesN1360b / ...
17h 20m
€55–120
Drive 979.6 km
1. Drive from Milan to Ostend979.6 km
10h 6m
€153–220
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Brussels Airport, train
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 5m
€60–190
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 26m
€169–249
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Gent
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
18h 51m
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 34m
€87–223
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 Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
6h 56m
€65–224
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 45m
€91–330

Milan to Ostend by train

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Distance: 1,255.3 km
Duration: 10h 4m

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

You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Ostende via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry, Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 4m. 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 20m.

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