There are 5 ways to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus flibco 769
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
2h 24m€32–93Drive 159.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostendcar 159.9 km
1h 40m€25–36Train
- Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
2h 53m€31–112Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Charleroi-CRL to Ostend159.9 km
1h 40mBus
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus flibco 769
- Take the bus from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendebus Bus
3h 35m
Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Charleroi Airport and arriving at Ostende via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Charleroi-Central and arriving at Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Ostend is 167 km. The road distance is 159.9 km.
The best way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 24m and costs €30 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend, including transfers.
Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Charleroi Airport station.
Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
The best way to get from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Charleroi Airport (CRL), Belgium and Ostend, Belgium?
You can take a bus from CHARLEROI Airport to Ostende via CHARLEROI Gare Centrale - Quai 05, Charleroi-Central, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleroi Airport to Ostende via Gent Sint Pieters Station and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- 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 Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- 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)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Charleroi-CRL to Ostend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Gent Sint Pieters Station.
Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Ostend.
There are 6458+ hotels available in Ostend.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charleroi Airport (CRL) and Ostend. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.