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

The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Ostend is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaals to Ostend is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Vaals and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Vaals station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Vaals, Busstation and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Maastricht and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Vaals to Ostend?

The distance between Vaals and Ostend is 270 km. The road distance is 246.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaals to Ostend without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 33m and costs €29 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Vaals to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Ostend bus from?

Vaals to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Train or bus from Vaals to Ostend?

The best way to get from Vaals to Ostend is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 33m and costs €29 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Vaals to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vaals to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Ostend is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Vaals to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6074+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Vaals 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
3h 33m
€29–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to BrugesN84
7h 38m
€22–38
Drive 246.9 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Ostend246.9 km
2h 40m
€44–64
Train
1. Take the train from Welkenraedt to OstendeIc
3h 52m
€28–48

Vaals to Ostend by bus and train

110Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.3 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat to Ostende via Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Bruges twice daily. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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