The average train between Ostend and Amsterdam takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Amsterdam. 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 3 hours between Ostend and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Ostend to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Ostend to Amsterdam train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Ostend and Amsterdam is 186.6 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 3h 23m.