There are 5 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Aachen
best- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 24mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus N1360b
8h 29m€31–57Drive 322.9 km
- Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Ostendcar 322.9 km
3h 17m€52–75Train
- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 25m€107–218Train #2
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
5h 52m€129–221
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Aachen, Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Ostend is 424 km. The road distance is 322.9 km.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend without a car is to train via Aachen which takes 5h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend, including transfers.
Gelsenkirchen to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Gelsenkirchen to Ostend train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend is to train via Aachen which takes 5h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Ostend, Belgium?
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Ostende via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges 5 times a week. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostende
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Gelsenkirchen to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Gelsenkirchen to Ostend train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Ostend is 323 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend.
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