The average train between Vlissingen and Ostend takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Vlissingen 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 hourly between Vlissingen and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vlissingen is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Ostend at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Roosendaal and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vlissingen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Vlissingen station and arriving at Ostend station via Roosendaal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Vlissingen to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Vlissingen station.
Vlissingen to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Vlissingen to Ostend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and European Sleeper.
The distance between Vlissingen and Ostend is 51.5 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Vlissingen to Ostende via Roosendaal and Anvers-Central in around 4h 33m.