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

The cheapest way to get from Papenburg to Ostend is to train and bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Papenburg to Ostend is to drive which takes 5h and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Papenburg and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Papenburg to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Papenburg, AOK and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Leer ZOB, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Papenburg and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Papenburg to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Papenburg, Bahnhof and arriving at Ostende via Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Papenburg to Ostend?

The distance between Papenburg and Ostend is 577 km. The road distance is 461.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Papenburg to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €90 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Papenburg to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Papenburg to Ostend bus from?

Papenburg to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leer ZOB station.

Where do I catch the Papenburg to Ostend train from?

Papenburg to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.

Train or bus from Papenburg to Ostend?

The best way to get from Papenburg to Ostend is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Papenburg to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Papenburg to Ostend train arrive?

Papenburg to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.

Can I drive from Papenburg to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Papenburg to Ostend is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Papenburg to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6091+ hotels available in Ostend.

Papenburg to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Papenburg to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, 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 Leer(Ostfriesl) to GroningenRe
2. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
8h 26m
€90–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijk075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 58m
€43–109
Drive 461.1 km
1. Drive from Papenburg to Ostend461.1 km
5h
€71–103
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to GroningenRe
2. Take the bus from Groningen to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
11h 8m
€48–97

Papenburg to Ostend by train

45Weekly Trains

8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 576.7 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Papenburg, Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Ostende via Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, Schiphol Airport, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Papenburg, AOK to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Leer ZOB, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 10h 58m.

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