The average train between Rotterdam Centrum and Ostend takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam Centrum 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 every 2 hours between Rotterdam Centrum and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam Centrum is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Ostend at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen-Centraal and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centrum station and arriving at Ostend station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Rotterdam Centrum to Ostend train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam Centrum and Ostend is 132.6 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ostende via Antwerpen-Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 59m.