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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Milan is to train and bus which costs €50 - €150 and takes 15h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Milan is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Milan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Milan. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via Bruges and Gent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Milan?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Milan. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Milano Centrale via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Ostend to Milan?

The distance between Ostend and Milan is 841 km. The road distance is 980.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Milan without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs €180 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Ostend to Milan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Milan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Milan train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Milan?

The best way to get from Ostend to Milan is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs €180 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 19m.

Where does the Ostend to Milan bus arrive?

Ostend to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Ostend to Milan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ostend to Milan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Milan is 980 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Ostend to Milan.

Where can I stay near Milan?

There are 13592+ hotels available in Milan.

Ostend to Milan - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ostend to Milan by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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 Milan Linate Airport
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 Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BRU - LIN
5h 52m
€60–198
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 31m
€52–146
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
10h 43m
€187–456
Drive 980.2 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Milancar 980.2 km
10h 10m
€153–221
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa 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 Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRU - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
6h 39m
€83–260
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
7h 3m
€99–321
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CRL - BGY
7h 20m
€62–258
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AMS - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
7h 50m
€102–343
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
5. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
13h 59m
€174–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Ghent Dampoortbus 826 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gent to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
18h 19m

Ostend to Milan by train

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10h 43mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 841.4 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Milan, Italy?

You can take a train from Ostende to Milano Centrale via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Ghent Dampoort, and Gent in around 18h 19m.

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