There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Duisburg by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf43 / ...
4h 37m€52–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus stationN1360b / ...
8h 22m€27–67Bus via Antwerp
- Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814 / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp to Duisburg central train stationN1328 / ...
7h 35m€30–79Drive 294.3 km
- Drive from Ostend to Duisburg294.3 km
2h 55m€45–65Train
- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg HbfTha
4h 44m€77–136
Ostend to Duisburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Duisburg is to bus which costs €27 - €70 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Duisburg is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Duisburg station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Duisburg central train station via Bruges, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3 and Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Duisburg. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Duisburg Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Ostend and Duisburg is 398 km. The road distance is 294.3 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Duisburg without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Ostend to Duisburg, including transfers.
Ostend to Duisburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Duisburg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Duisburg is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 37m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Antwerp, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Duisburg, Germany?
You can take a train from Ostende to Duisburg Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Duisburg central train station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3, Berchem Station perron 24, and Antwerp in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €17–26
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–26
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €28–40
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €20–35
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp to Duisburg central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bruges to Düsseldorf central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Duisburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Ostend to Duisburg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Duisburg is 294 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Ostend to Duisburg.
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