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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Vlaardingen is to line 30 bus and bus which costs €16 - €60 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Vlaardingen is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Vlaardingen?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Vlaardingen. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Vlaardingen, Holysingel via Antwerpen-Centraal and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Ostend to Vlaardingen?

The distance between Ostend and Vlaardingen is 228 km. The road distance is 190.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Vlaardingen without a car is to train and line 1 tram which takes 3h 22m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Ostend to Vlaardingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Vlaardingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Vlaardingen?

The best way to get from Ostend to Vlaardingen is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs €16 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Ostend to Vlaardingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ostend to Vlaardingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Vlaardingen is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Ostend to Vlaardingen.

Where can I stay near Vlaardingen?

There are 796+ hotels available in Vlaardingen.

Ostend to Vlaardingen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 tram

There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Vlaardingen by train, tram, bus, car, train (Eurostar), or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 1 tram
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-CentralIc
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the tram from Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron A to Vlaardingen, Holysingel1
3h 22m
€34–48
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 39m
€16–58
Drive 190.2 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Vlaardingen190.2 km
2h 34m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-CentralIc
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
3h 33m
€70–121
Line 30 bus, bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C730
2. Take the bus from Brugge, Station to Breskens, Veerhaven42
3. Take the ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, WesterhavenwegWsf
4. Take the train from Vlissingen to Schiedam Centrum
6h 26m
€34–106

Ostend to Vlaardingen by train and tram

113Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.4 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Schiedam Centrum via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Rotterdam Central Station, and Rotterdam Centraal in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum via Anvers-Central, Rotterdam Centraal, Schiedam Centrum, and Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum in around 3h 33m.

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