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

The cheapest way to get from Rheine to Ostend is to train which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rheine to Ostend is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Rheine and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Rheine to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rheine and arriving at Ostende via Hengelo, Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Rheine to Ostend?

The distance between Rheine and Ostend is 451 km. The road distance is 415.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rheine to Ostend without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 7h 28m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Rheine to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rheine to Ostend train from?

Rheine to Ostend train services, operated by European Sleeper, depart from Bad Bentheim station.

Train or bus from Rheine to Ostend?

The best way to get from Rheine to Ostend is to train via Rotterdam which takes 7h 28m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Rheine to Ostend train arrive?

Rheine to Ostend train services, operated by European Sleeper, arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rheine to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Rheine to Ostend is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Rheine to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6052+ hotels available in Ostend.

Rheine to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rheine to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, train, night train, or car

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

Train via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Rheine to Hengelo
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
7h 28m
€80–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Enschede to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN81
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to BrugesN814 / ...
10h 10m
€39–86
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rheine to DeventerIce
2. Take the night train from Deventer to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
7h 31m
€47–96
Drive 415.2 km
1. Drive from Rheine to Ostend415.2 km
4h 9m
€65–93
Train
1. Take the train from Bad Bentheim to Antwerpen-CentraalEuropean Sleeper
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
8h 2m
€41–81

Rheine to Ostend by train

67Weekly Trains

7h 28mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.9 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Rheine to Ostende via Hengelo, Rotterdam Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rheine to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Oldenzaal, Oldenzaal, Station, Enschede, Centraal Station, Enschede, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 10h 10m.

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