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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €75 - €150 and takes 11h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Ostende via Gent Dampoort and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Ostende via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Ostend?

The distance between Hamburg and Ostend is 771 km. The road distance is 660.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Ostend without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 26m and costs €160 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Hamburg to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Ostend bus from?

Hamburg to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Ostend train from?

Hamburg to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Ostend?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Ostend is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 26m and costs €160 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 21m.

Where does the Hamburg to Ostend bus arrive?

Hamburg to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ghent Dampoort station.

Where does the Hamburg to Ostend train arrive?

Hamburg to Ostend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Ostend is 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Hamburg to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6504+ hotels available in Ostend.

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There are 8 ways to get from Hamburg to Ostend by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg 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 / ...
8h 26m
€164–546
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Antwerp - Berchembus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Ostendetrain Ic
11h 32m
€78–145
Drive 660.8 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Ostendcar 660.8 km
6h 1m
€102–148
Fly Hamburg Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
5h 35m
€114–369
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
11h 59m
€122–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Ghent Dampoortbus N844
2. Take the bus from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendebus Bus
12h 21m
Fly Hamburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 27m
€174–393
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 13m
€192–558

Hamburg to Ostend by train

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Distance: 770.5 km
Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Ostende via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Ostende via Ghent Dampoort, Gent Dampoort, Gent Sint-Pietersstation perron 19, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 12h 21m.

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