The average train between Ostend and Bratislava takes 15h 53m and the fastest train takes 14h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Bratislava. 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 Ostend and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 15h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ostend to Bratislava? 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 Ostend to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Bratislava station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
Ostend to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Book your Ostend to Bratislava train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and Bratislava is 1,073.7 km. The road distance is 1,438 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 14h 34m.