The average bus between Ostend and IJmuiden takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ostend to IJmuiden. 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 Ostend and IJmuiden. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 9:37 PM which arrives into IJmuiden at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Brugge Station perron C7 and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 48m • 2 changes

6h 33m • 2 changes

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6h 29m • 2 changes

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7h 19m • 2 changes

6h 34m • 2 changes

6h 20m • 2 changes

6h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ostend to IJmuiden? 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 Ostend to IJmuiden. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Ostend to IJmuiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to IJmuiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
The distance between Ostend and IJmuiden is 180.4 km. The road distance is 276 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 4 times a day. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.