The average train between Vienna and Ostend takes 15h 56m and the fastest train takes 13h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 4 hours between Vienna and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Ostend at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 15h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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14h 48m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna 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 Vienna to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Ostend station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
Vienna to Ostend train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Ostend train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Vienna to Ostend train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Ostend is 1,021.2 km. The road distance is 1,363 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Ostende via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 15m.