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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €15 - €30 and takes 3h 58m.

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 18m and costs €35 - €55.

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 Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Ostend to Rotterdam?

The distance between Ostend and Rotterdam is 232 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 51m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Ostend to Rotterdam, including transfers.

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 51m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €30 and takes 3h 58m.

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 18m 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, bus, car, and line 30 bus

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

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 Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
2h 51m
€39–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
3h 58m
€16–30
Drive 195.3 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Rotterdamcar 195.3 km
2h 18m
€36–51
Line 30 bus, bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge 't Zand perron Cbus 30
2. Take the bus from Brugge, 't Zand to Breskens, Veerhavenbus 42
3. Take the ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenwegferry Wsf
4. Take the train from Vlissingen to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 5m
€24–63

Ostend to Rotterdam by train

160Weekly Trains

2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.6 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Rotterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Rotterdam Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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