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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Ostend is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Venlo station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Venlo Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Eindhoven Station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Blerick and arriving at Ostende via Eindhoven, Breda and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Venlo to Ostend?

The distance between Venlo and Ostend is 290 km. The road distance is 254.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Venlo to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Venlo to Ostend train from?

Venlo to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Blerick station.

Train or bus from Venlo to Ostend?

The best way to get from Venlo to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Venlo to Ostend bus arrive?

Venlo to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Venlo to Ostend train arrive?

Venlo to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Ostend is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Venlo to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5775+ hotels available in Ostend.

Venlo to Ostend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Venlo to Ostend by train, bus, or car

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 Blerick to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic
4h 32m
€40–140
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Eindhoven Stationbus 023
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 823 / ...
3. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Brugesbus 802
4. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraatbus 30
6h 50m
€24–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 3bus X41 / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic
6h 32m
€35–44
Drive 254.2 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Ostendcar 254.2 km
2h 35m
€45–64

Venlo to Ostend by train

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4h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.2 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Blerick to Ostende via Eindhoven, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venlo Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Eindhoven Station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 6h 50m.

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