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There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Volendam by train, bus, ferry, car or plane

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Train  •  4h 40m

  1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central Ic
  2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal Thalys

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Bus  •  8h 4m

  1. Take the bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 814 / ...

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Bus, ferry, train  •  8h 9m

  1. Take the bus from Brugge, 't Zand to Breskens, Veerhaven 42
  2. Take the ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg Wsf
  3. Take the train from Vlissingen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk

Drive  •  3h 6m

  1. Drive from Ostend to Volendam 296.7 km

Train, fly  •  4h 24m

  1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
  2. Fly from Brussels (BRU) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) BRU - AMS

Ostend to Volendam by train, subway and bus

90 Weekly Services
4h 40m Average Duration
€63 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Volendam is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 4m.

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The fastest way to get from Ostend to Volendam is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €55 - €85.

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No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Volendam. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Volendam, Volendam Centrum via Bruges, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Amsterdam, Station Noord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

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The distance between Ostend and Volendam is 322 km. The road distance is 296.7 km.

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The best way to get from Ostend to Volendam without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €130.

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It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Ostend to Volendam, including transfers.

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

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The best way to get from Ostend to Volendam is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 4m.

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Ostend to Volendam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Volendam is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Ostend to Volendam.

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  • Distance: 322.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Ostend to Volendam via Anvers-Central, Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Noord, and Amsterdam, Station Noord in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 3 times a day. Tickets cost €24 - €35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

Airlines
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Brussels to Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
53 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€170 - €650
Train operators
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone
+32 70 79 79 79
Website
belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€13 - €20
Website
https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
2nd Class
€13 - €20
1st Class
€21 - €30
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€11 - €17
Website
https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
2nd Class
€11 - €17
1st Class
€17 - €26
Thalys
Phone
+32 70 66 77 88
Website
thalys.com
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
Ave. Duration
1h 23m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€45 - €95
Website
https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
Standard
€45 - €65
Comfort
€50 - €70
Premium
€70 - €95
Dutch Railways (NS)

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.

Contact Details
Phone
+31 30 751 5155
Website
ns.nl
Train from Vlissingen to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Ave. Duration
2h 58m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€23 - €60
Website
https://www.ns.nl/en
2nd Class Full Fare
€23 - €35
1st Class Full Fare
€40 - €60
Bus operators
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€24 - €35
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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De Lijn
Phone
070 220 200
Website
delijn.be
Bus from Brugge 't Zand perron A2 to Breskens Veerhaven
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€3
Website
https://www.delijn.be/en/
60 Minutes
€3
Ferry operators
Westerschelde Ferry
Phone
+31 (0)850401800
Email
klantenservice@westerscheldeferry.nl
Website
westerscheldeferry.nl
Ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg
Ave. Duration
23 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€5
Website
Westerschelde Ferry

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