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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Ostend is to fly and train which costs €65 - €220 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus station and arriving at Ostend - Coach Parking via Paris and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Ostende via Milano Centrale, Chambéry and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Rome to Ostend?

The distance between Rome and Ostend is 1339 km. The road distance is 1548.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 14h 20m and costs €230 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Rome to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Ostend bus from?

Rome to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Ostend train from?

Rome to Ostend train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Ostend?

The best way to get from Rome to Ostend is to train which takes 14h 20m and costs €230 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 26h 55m.

Where does the Rome to Ostend bus arrive?

Rome to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Rome to Ostend train arrive?

Rome to Ostend train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Ostend is 1549 km. It takes approximately 15h 25m to drive from Rome to Ostend.

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

Book your Rome to Ostend train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6147+ hotels available in Ostend.

Rome to Ostend - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Ostend by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FCO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
7h 6m
€68–212
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Chambéry to Brussel-Zuidtrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
14h 20m
€231–467
Bus via Lille
1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lillebus 822 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus
26h 55m
€121–212
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Ostnighttrain En
2. Take the night train from Muenchen Ost to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
28h 11m
€271–449
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane FCO - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
7h 16m
€122–395
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FCO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 30m
€124–327
Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane FCO - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 20m
€215–711
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane FCO - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
9h 14m
€99–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus BlaBlaCar Bus
27h
€128–235
Drive 1,548.9 km
1. Drive from Rome to Ostendcar 1,548.9 km
15h 25m
€240–346
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Ostendcar
16h 52m
€266–1,245

Rome to Ostend by bus

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26h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,338.6 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Ostende via Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry, Brussel-Zuid, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Ostend - Coach Parking via Paris, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 26h 55m.

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