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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Brussels is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Brussels?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ostende and arriving at Bruxelles-Central. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Ostend to Brussels?

The distance between Ostend and Brussels is 116 km. The road distance is 110.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €14 - €40.

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

The train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Central takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Brussels train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Brussels?

The best way to get from Ostend to Brussels is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €14 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €35 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Ostend to Brussels train arrive?

Ostend to Brussels train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Central station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Brussels?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Brussels is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Ostend to Brussels.

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

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Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1761+ hotels available in Brussels.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Ostend to Brussels by train, bus, or car

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-Centraltrain Ic / ...
1h 18m
€14–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train stationbus 819 / ...
2h 49m
€11–35
Drive 110.3 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Brusselscar 110.3 km
1h 8m
€17–24

Ostend to Brussels by train

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Distance: 116.4 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Brussels, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Central every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €14–15 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €6–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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