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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Rotterdam is to line 30 bus and bus which costs €15 - €55 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Ostend to Rotterdam?

The distance between Ostend and Rotterdam is 217 km. The road distance is 195.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Ostend to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Rotterdam bus from?

Ostend to Rotterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Oostende Gouwelozestraat station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Ostend to Rotterdam is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs €15 - €55 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Ostend to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Ostend to Rotterdam bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brugge Station perron C7.

Where does the Ostend to Rotterdam train arrive?

Ostend to Rotterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Rotterdam is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Ostend to Rotterdam.

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

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Ostend to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-CentralIc
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar / ...
2h 27m
€32–44
Line 30 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C730
2. Take the bus from Bruges to Rotterdam Central StationN814 / ...
4h 30m
€15–53
Drive 195.3 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Rotterdam195.3 km
2h 17m
€35–50
Train via Rotterdam Centraal
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-CentralIc
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
3h 9m
€68–108

Ostend to Rotterdam by train

113Weekly Trains

2h 27mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.9 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Ostende to Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Rotterdam Central Station via Brugge Station perron C7 and Bruges in around 4h 30m.

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