There are 4 ways to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend by train, rideshare, or car
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Train via Ghent
best- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
1h 49m€21–73Drive 121.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostendcar 121.2 km
1h 11m€19–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Ostend121.2 km
1h 11mTrain
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
2h 59m€29–60
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €18 - €27.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels Airport-Zaventem and arriving at Ostende. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Ostend is 130 km. The road distance is 121.2 km.
The best way to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 1h 49m and costs €21 - €75.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend, including transfers.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels Airport-Zaventem station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ostend.
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What companies run services between Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium and Ostend, Belgium?
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Ostende via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 1h 49m.
- 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
- €11–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brussels-BRU to Ostend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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