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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Ostend is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 18h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Frankfurt and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

How far is it from Vienna to Ostend?

The distance between Vienna and Ostend is 1073 km. The road distance is 1197.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Ostend without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 47m and costs €110 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Vienna to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Ostend bus from?

Vienna to Ostend bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, depart from Viena- Hotel IBIS station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Ostend train from?

Vienna to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Ostend?

The best way to get from Vienna to Ostend is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 47m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 18h 51m.

Where does the Vienna to Ostend bus arrive?

Vienna to Ostend bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, arrive at Brussels station.

Where does the Vienna to Ostend train arrive?

Vienna to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Ostend is 1198 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Vienna to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Vienna to Ostend - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Viena- Hotel IBIS and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussel Stadion, Brussels-North train station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.

There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Ostend by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 55m
€96–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viena- Hotel IBIS to Brusselsbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Brugesbus N1360b / ...
18h 51m
€25–33
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
11h 47m
€116–340
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
16h 45m
€101–319
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane VIE - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 32m
€74–220
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane VIE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 38m
€127–393
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
16h 41m
€114–154
Drive 1,197.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Ostendcar 1,197.8 km
11h 1m
€193–279
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Ostendcar
13h 28m
€198–1,147

Vienna to Ostend by train

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11h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,073.2 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Ostende via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viena- Hotel IBIS to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussel Stadion, Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 18h 51m.

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