The average train between Leiden and Ostend takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. 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 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Ostend at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want 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 Leiden station and arriving at Ostend station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Leiden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Leiden to Ostend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leiden and Ostend is 150.5 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Ostende via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 3h 26m.