The average bus between IJmuiden and Ostend takes 7h 20m and the fastest bus takes 5h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from IJmuiden to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between IJmuiden and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from IJmuiden is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Ostend at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from IJmuiden to Ostend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from IJmuiden to Ostend. However, there are services departing from IJmuiden station and arriving at Ostend station via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
IJmuiden to Ostend bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
IJmuiden to Ostend bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Bruges station.
The distance between IJmuiden and Ostend is 180.4 km. The road distance is 333 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Bruges 5 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.