The average train between Basel and Ostend takes 10h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Ostend at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Ostend station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
Basel to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Ostend train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Basel to Ostend train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Basel and Ostend is 527.5 km. The road distance is 976 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Ostende via Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 24m.
