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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Achen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Achen is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Achen. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Bruges, Brussels-North train station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Ostend to Achen?

The distance between Ostend and Achen is 932 km. The road distance is 446.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Achen without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Ostend to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Achen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Achen?

The best way to get from Ostend to Achen is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 12h 52m.

Where does the Ostend to Achen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ostend to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Achen is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Ostend to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 263+ hotels available in Achen.

Ostend to Achen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Achen by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
9h 17m
€180–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train stationbus 819 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
12h 52m
€35–60
Drive 446.6 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Achencar 446.6 km
4h 45m
€70–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
9h 53m

Ostend to Achen by train and bus

10Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 932.2 km
Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Ostende to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Strasbourg, Kalhausen Gare, and KALHAUSEN - Gare in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Brussels-North train station, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 12h 52m.

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