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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Aachen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Aachen station west via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Ostend to Aachen?

The distance between Ostend and Aachen is 265 km. The road distance is 254 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €26 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Ostend to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Aachen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Aachen?

The best way to get from Ostend to Aachen is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €26 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Ostend to Aachen bus arrive?

Ostend to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Ostend to Aachen train arrive?

Ostend to Aachen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Aachen is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Ostend to Aachen.

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

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Ostend to Aachen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ostend to Aachen by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Liège-GuilleminsIc
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen HbfIce / ...
2h 53m
€26–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Aachen station westN84
7h 39m
€20–38
Drive 254 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Aachen254 km
2h 37m
€39–57

Ostend to Aachen by train

255Weekly Trains

2h 53mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.2 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Aachen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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