The average train between Ostend and Bratislava takes 16h 35m 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 6:42 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 16h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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19h 1m • 5 changesWant 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 Ostende station and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka station via Bruxelles-Midi station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station, München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.
Ostend to Bratislava train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Bratislava train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
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The distance between Ostend and Bratislava is 1073.7 km. The road distance is 1259 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 14h 21m.