The average train between Budapest and Ostend takes 25h 5m and the fastest train takes 24h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 twice daily between Budapest and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Ostend at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 25h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Ostend station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
Budapest to Ostend train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Ostend train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Budapest to Ostend train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Ostend is 1,235 km. The road distance is 1,616 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Ostende via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 15h 52m.