The average train between Leeuwarden and Ostend takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 every 4 hours between Leeuwarden and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Ostend at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 36m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


12h 35m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


11h 35m • 2 changes


6h 43m • 2 changes


5h 35m • 2 changes


5h 35m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 44m • 2 changes


5h 35m • 2 changes


5h 35m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


5h 35m • 2 changes


5h 35m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


5h 35m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Leeuwarden to Ostend? 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 train from Leeuwarden to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Ostend station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Leeuwarden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Ostend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Ostend is 295.4 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Ostende via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 6h 13m.