There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Ostend by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport, train
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
6h 31m€80–279Train via Antony
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
12h 37m€216–504Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Lillebus FlixBus N743
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 45m€98–156Drive 1,191.6 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Ostendcar 1,191.6 km
11h 47m€190–274Fly Bilbao Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
8h 26m€119–352Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SDR - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
8h 16m€111–388Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BIO - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
8h 8m€116–454Fly Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
8h 25m€162–527Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourcoingtrain
- Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
16h 21m€187–379Bus via Bilbao Intermodal
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h€103–173
Bilbao to Ostend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Ostend is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 18h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 6h 31m and costs €80 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Ostend - Coach Parking via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Ostende via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
The distance between Bilbao and Ostend is 1156 km. The road distance is 1191.6 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ostend without a car is to train via Antony which takes 12h 37m and costs €210 - €550.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Bilbao to Ostend, including transfers.
Bilbao to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Ostend train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Ostend is to train via Antony which takes 12h 37m and costs €210 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 18h 45m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Ostend, Belgium?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Ostende via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Ostend - Coach Parking via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris Orly Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–280
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Bilbao to Ostend train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Ostend is 1192 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Bilbao to Ostend.
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