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

The cheapest way to get from Venice to Ostend is to fly and bus and train which costs €65 - €230 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venice to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Venice and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Venezia, Tronchetto and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Venice and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Venice to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Ostende via Rosenheim and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.

How far is it from Venice to Ostend?

The distance between Venice and Ostend is 989 km. The road distance is 1215.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Venice to Ostend without a car is to bus which takes 24h 53m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Venice to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venice to Ostend bus from?

Venice to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venezia, Tronchetto station.

Where do I catch the Venice to Ostend train from?

Venice to Ostend train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.

Train or bus from Venice to Ostend?

The best way to get from Venice to Ostend is to bus which takes 24h 53m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €460 and takes 14h 33m.

Where does the Venice to Ostend bus arrive?

Venice to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Venice to Ostend train arrive?

Venice to Ostend train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Rosenheim station.

Can I drive from Venice to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Ostend is 1216 km. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Venice to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6081+ hotels available in Ostend.

Venice to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Venice to Ostend by plane, train, car, car train, bus, night train, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)VCE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h
€87–238
Fly Treviso Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)TSF - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 11m
€68–229
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Venice to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Ostend
12h 40m
€183–1,124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Amsterdam SloterdijkN28
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to BrugesN814 / ...
24h 53m
€81–185
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to RosenheimRj
2. Take the night train from Rosenheim to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
20h 16m
€146–400
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)VCE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 59m
€114–378
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)BLQ - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
8h 4m
€90–269
Train
1. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon-Saint Exupery TgvFr
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Tourcoing
4. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
14h 33m
€167–452
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venezia Santa Lucia Station to Bologna Centrale
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Gent
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
26h
Drive 1,215.7 km
1. Drive from Venice to Ostend1,215.7 km
12h 38m
€191–275

Venice to Ostend by bus and foot

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24h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 989.4 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 24h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Ostende via Milano Centrale, Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Tourcoing, and Courtrai in around 14h 33m.

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