What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Ostend is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Brussels-North Station to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels-North Station and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels-North Station station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels-North Station and Ostend?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Ostende. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Brussels-North Station to Ostend?

The distance between Brussels-North Station and Ostend is 118 km. The road distance is 110.5 km.

How do I travel from Brussels-North Station to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels-North Station to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €19 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Brussels-North Station to Ostend?

The train from Brussels-North to Ostende takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brussels-North Station to Ostend bus from?

Brussels-North Station to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels-North Station to Ostend train from?

Brussels-North Station to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Brussels-North Station to Ostend?

The best way to get from Brussels-North Station to Ostend is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs €19 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Brussels-North Station to Ostend bus arrive?

Brussels-North Station to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Brussels-North Station to Ostend train arrive?

Brussels-North Station to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.

Can I drive from Brussels-North Station to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels-North Station to Ostend is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Brussels-North Station to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels-North Station to Ostend?

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There are 3 ways to get from Brussels-North Station to Ostend by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
1h 23m
€19–95
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Brugesbus N1360b / ...
2. Take the bus from Brugge Station perron C7 to Oostende Gouwelozestraatbus 30
3h 25m
€12–18
Drive 110.5 km
1. Drive from Brussels-North Station to Ostendcar 110.5 km
1h 7m
€17–25

Brussels-North Station to Ostend by train

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Distance: 118.4 km
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Brussels-North Station, Belgium and Ostend, Belgium?

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Ostende every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brussels-North Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels-North train station, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 3h 25m.

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