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How to get fromDortmund to Ostendby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 51m
    €116–257

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Brugesbus bus N1360b
    8h 18m
    €32–50

  3. Drive 348.8 km

    1. Drive from Dortmund to Ostendcar car 348.8 km
    3h 35m
    €54–78

  4. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 35m
    €95–281

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 55 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Oostendetrain train 79
    5h 51m
    €76–347

Dortmund to Ostend by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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