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

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

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  1. Train via Aachen

    best
    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 24m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus bus N1360b
    8h 28m
    €31–57

  3. Drive  322.9 km

    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Ostendcar car 322.9 km
    3h 17m
    €51–74

  4. Train

    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
    €97–207

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    5h 52m
    €120–208

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  • Distance: 423.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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 once daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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