What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Ostend is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Ostend is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Ostend?

The distance between Dortmund and Ostend is 451 km. The road distance is 348.8 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €140 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Ostend?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Dortmund to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Ostend bus from?

Dortmund to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Ostend train from?

Dortmund to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Ostend?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Dortmund to Ostend bus arrive?

Dortmund to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Dortmund to Ostend train arrive?

Dortmund to Ostend train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Ostend is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Dortmund to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6175+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 48m
€141–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Brugesbus N1360b
8h 19m
€34–49
Drive 348.8 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Ostendcar 348.8 km
3h 35m
€56–81
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 30m
€102–230
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Oostendetrain 79
6h 12m
€82–197

Dortmund to Ostend by train

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Distance: 450.8 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bruges 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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