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 €60 - €140 and takes 20h 1m.

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 4m and costs €95 - €270.

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 1m.

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 Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Vienna to Ostend?

The distance between Vienna and Ostend is 1074 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 12h 13m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 12h 13m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 20h 1m.

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.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6091+ 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)VIE - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 4m
€96–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats1924
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to BrugesN814 / ...
20h 1m
€61–133
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
12h 13m
€114–318
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 Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 34m
€72–226
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 53m
€123–393
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bruxelles-MidiNj
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
17h 4m
€111–157
Drive 1,197.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Ostend1,197.8 km
11h 1m
€195–281
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
€199–1,148

Vienna to Ostend by train

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Distance: 1,073.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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, and Liège-Guillemins in around 12h 13m. 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 1m.

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