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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Esen is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Esen is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs €85 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Esen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend station to Esen. However, there are services departing from Oostende Station perron 11 and arriving at Esen Dorp via Diksmuide Station perron 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Ostend to Esen?

The distance between Ostend and Esen is 38 km. The road distance is 27.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Esen without a car is to line 53 bus which takes 1h 58m and costs €6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Ostend to Esen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Esen bus from?

Ostend to Esen bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Oostende Station perron 11.

Train or bus from Ostend to Esen?

The best way to get from Ostend to Esen is to line 53 bus which takes 1h 58m and costs €6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €18 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Ostend to Esen bus arrive?

Ostend to Esen bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Diksmuide Station perron 4.

Can I drive from Ostend to Esen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Esen is 28 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Ostend to Esen.

Where can I stay near Esen?

There are 5110+ hotels available in Esen.

Ostend to Esen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Esen by bus, train, taxi, 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.

Line 53 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oostende Station perron 11 to Diksmuide Station perron 453
1h 58m
€6
Drive 27.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ostend to Esen27.7 km
29 min
€5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to LichterveldeIc / ...
2. Take the train from Lichtervelde to DixmudeIc / ...
2h 18m
€13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ostend to Esen27.7 km
29 min
€85–110

Ostend to Esen by bus

86Weekly Buses

1h 58mAverage Duration

€6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 38.4 km
Duration: 1h 58m

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

De Lijn operates a bus from Oostende Station perron 11 to Diksmuide Station perron 4 every 2 hours. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Esen Dorp via Lichtervelde, Dixmude, and Diksmuide Station perron 1 in around 2h 18m.

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