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 €80 - €150 and takes 20h 5m.

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 6h 22m and costs €95 - €280.

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 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Vienna to Ostend?

The distance between Vienna and Ostend is 1077 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 45m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 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 45m and costs €230 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Vienna to Ostend bus arrive?

Vienna to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats 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?

There are 6076+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

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
6h 22m
€99–279
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane VIE - CRL
2. Take the train from Luttre to Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
6h 57m
€82–239
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 45m
€230–511
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 1924
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Brugesbus 1834 / ...
20h 5m
€83–142
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 44m
€91–202
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 Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 48m
€128–345
Train
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
16h 39m
€317–538
Drive 1,197.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Ostendcar 1,197.8 km
11h 1m
€196–283
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
€199–1,148

Vienna to Ostend by train

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11h 45mAverage Duration

€230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,077 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 20h 5m.

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