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 €40 - €95 and takes 18h 7m.

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 20m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Germany. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via Bruges and Reichartstr.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Ostend to Germany?

The distance between Ostend and Germany is 451 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 36m and costs €100 - €270.

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 bus from?

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

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 36m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 18h 7m.

Where does the Ostend to Germany bus arrive?

Ostend to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.

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 25m to drive from Ostend to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2562+ 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-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRU - FRA
5h 43m
€101–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Berlin Südkreuz train stationN1360b
18h 7m
€40–92
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbf19 / ...
4. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbf19 / ...
9h 36m
€107–264
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-BerchemIc
2. Take the bus from Antwerp to Berlin central bus stationN1328
13h 33m
€56–124
Drive 840.2 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Berlin840.2 km
7h 25m
€128–184
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
5h 20m
€143–390
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
6h
€102–242
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-CentralIc
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Berlin HbfEuropean Sleeper
13h 9m
€55–131

Ostend to Germany by train

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Distance: 451.2 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 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Berlin Südkreuz train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 15h 5m.

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