The average bus between Ostend and IJmuiden takes 7h 19m and the fastest bus takes 6h 19m. 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 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 9:37 PM which arrives into IJmuiden at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Brugge Station perron C7 and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 19m • 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 Ostend station and arriving at IJmuiden station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Ostend to IJmuiden bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to IJmuiden bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
The distance between Ostend and IJmuiden is 180.4 km. The road distance is 322 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.