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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Leipzig is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Leipzig is to drive which takes 7h 26m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Bruges, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Magdeburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Ostend to Leipzig?

The distance between Ostend and Leipzig is 882 km. The road distance is 730.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs €95 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Ostend to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Ostend to Leipzig is to train which takes 9h and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 47m.

Where does the Ostend to Leipzig bus arrive?

Ostend to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Ostend to Leipzig train arrive?

Ostend to Leipzig train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Leipzig is 730 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Ostend to Leipzig.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1451+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Ostend to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Ostend to Leipzig by train, bus, night train, car, train (Eurostar), or plane

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 Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf13 / ...
9h
€99–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats802
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Magdeburg central bus station
3. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationN66 / ...
13h 47m
€45–95
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ostende to EupenIc
2. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
15h 36m
€89–318
Drive 730.1 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Leipzig730.1 km
7h 26m
€113–163
Train via Cologne
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 Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
11h 1m
€92–286
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BRU - LEJ
7h 53m
€151–379
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leipzig-Halle 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)AMS - LEJ
9h 9m
€201–529
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
7h 35m
€151–332
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BRU - BER
4. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
8h 50m
€107–268

Ostend to Leipzig by train

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Distance: 881.8 km
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Leipzig Hbf via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Frankfurt in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Leipzig central train station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Magdeburg central bus station in around 13h 47m.

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