What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €16 - €55 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam Centrum and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Centrum station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Centrum and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Ostende via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend?

The distance between Rotterdam Centrum and Ostend is 217 km. The road distance is 194.1 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €75 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend bus from?

Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend train from?

Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €16 - €55 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend bus arrive?

Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend train arrive?

Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 30 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
3h 8m
€80–107
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to BrugesN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraat30
4h 13m
€16–55
Drive 194.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend194.1 km
2h 18m
€35–50
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
3h 8m
€22–73

Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend by train

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 216.7 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Rotterdam Centrum, Netherlands and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ostende via Anvers-Central in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bruges and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 4h 13m.

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