The average train between Leiden and Ostend takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden 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 Leiden and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Ostend at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Ostende station via Antwerpen-Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Leiden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.
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The distance between Leiden and Ostend is 150.5 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Ostende via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 3h 42m.