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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Essen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Essen central train station via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Ostend to Essen?

The distance between Ostend and Essen is 417 km. The road distance is 314.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ostend to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Essen?

The best way to get from Ostend to Essen is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Ostend to Essen bus arrive?

Ostend to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Ostend to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ostend to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Essen is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Ostend to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Ostend to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Essen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, ferry, 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 Essen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 1m
€118–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
8h 18m
€26–43
Drive 314.5 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Essencar 314.5 km
3h 9m
€48–70
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
5h 27m
€85–216
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Brugge, 't Zand to Breskens, Veerhavenbus 42
2. Take the ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenwegferry Wsf
3. Take the train from Vlissingen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
8h 46m
€42–133

Ostend to Essen by train

14Weekly Trains

5h 1mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Essen Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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