Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Ostend

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen 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 25m
    €102–207

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus bus N1360b
    8h 28m
    €31–58

  3. Drive  322.9 km

    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Ostendcar car 322.9 km
    3h 17m
    €52–75

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Oostendetrain train 79
    5h 48m

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train European Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    8h 8m
    €55–118

Gelsenkirchen to Ostend by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€102Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ostend.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 423.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Ostende via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 25m. 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.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There