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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Ostendby plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ostend by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Brussels Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane DUB - BRU
    2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train
    3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain train
    3h 53m
    €62–274

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    14h 16m
    €264–531

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus bus
    14h 50m
    €172–362

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ostendcar car
    26h 49m
    €478–706

  5. Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane plane DUB - CRL
    2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Gent Sint Pieters Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain train
    5h 4m
    €80–290

  6. Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUB - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain train
    5h 32m
    €86–348

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ostend by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 913.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Ostend, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ostend. However, you can fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre, then take the train to Ostende. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Ostende via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 14h 16m.

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