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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Ostend is to train via Antwerp which costs €19 - €75 and takes 3h 20m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam 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 18m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Ostende via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Ostend?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ostend is 217 km. The road distance is 194.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Rotterdam to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Ostend?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ostend is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €17 - €60 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Ostend?

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

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6081+ hotels available in Ostend.

Rotterdam to Ostend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-CentralThalys
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
2h 42m
€45–88
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 18m
€17–60
Drive 194.2 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Ostend194.2 km
2h 18m
€35–50
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
4h 5m
€112–335
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to OstendeIc / ...
3h 20m
€20–71

Rotterdam to Ostend by train

95Weekly Trains

2h 42mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.7 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ostende via Anvers-Central in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Bruges and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 4h 18m.

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