The average train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ostend takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Brussels Airport (BRU) 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 hourly between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Ostend at 1:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at Ostend station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ostend is 114.3 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Ostende via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 1h 49m.