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 €23 - €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 59m and costs €95 - €260.

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 46m.

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 46m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 46m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €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 6m to drive from Vienna to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6121+ hotels available in Ostend.

Vienna to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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 10 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)VIE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 59m
€96–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Viena- Hotel IBIS to Brussels
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to BrugesN1360b / ...
18h 51m
€24–34
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
11h 46m
€117–317
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
16h 42m
€102–296
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)VIE - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
6h 36m
€70–223
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)VIE - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 40m
€123–383
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)VIE - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Ostende
8h 4m
€109–335
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
16h 41m
€110–156
Drive 1,197.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Ostend1,197.8 km
11h 6m
€192–277
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Ostend
13h 25m
€198–1,147

Vienna to Ostend by train

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11h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,073.2 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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 46m. 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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