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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Germany is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 17h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Germany is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €150 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Germany. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Ostend to Germany?

The distance between Ostend and Germany is 452 km. The road distance is 840.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Germany without a car is to train via Hagen which takes 9h 34m and costs €150 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Ostend to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Germany train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Germany?

The best way to get from Ostend to Germany is to train via Hagen which takes 9h 34m and costs €150 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 17h 9m.

Where does the Ostend to Germany train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ostend to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Germany is 840 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Ostend to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2621+ hotels available in Germany.

Ostend to Germany - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Ostend to Germany by train, plane, train (Eurostar), 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, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
5h 43m
€98–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1360b
17h 9m
€61–113
Train via Hagen
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 Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
9h 34m
€154–376
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Borsbeeksebrug Bus Stop to Berlin Central Bus Stationbus FlixBus
13h 28m
Drive 840.2 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Berlincar 840.2 km
7h 27m
€130–187
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
6h
€94–267
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
5h 36m
€156–364
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain European Sleeper
13h 15m
€94–171

Ostend to Germany by train

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9h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 451.5 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Germany?

You can take a train from Ostende to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Berlin Südkreuz train station once daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 15h 5m.

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