Basel to Ostend Trains

Basel to Ostend trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Ostend takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. 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.

9h 11m
Duration: 841 km
Distance: €171
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...

8h 9m

€140–328

Basel to Ostend train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Ostend at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:56 PM → 11:15 PM
8h 19m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 1:40 AM
Arrives next day
9h 15m • 2 changes
8:25 PM → 11:15 AM
Arrives next day
14h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:15 PM
8h 19m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 19m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:15 PM
8h 19m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:15 PM
8h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:00 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:00 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:00 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:00 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:56 AM → 1:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 5:17 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 7:00 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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