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How to get fromKöln Hbf to Ostendby train (Eurostar), night train, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Ostend by train (Eurostar), night train, train, or car

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 16m
    €59–166

  2. Night train, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 20m
    €42–136

  3. Drive  320.1 km

    1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Ostendcar car 320.1 km
    3h 6m
    €51–73

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain train Ic / ...
    3h 20m
    €95–166

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Oostendetrain train 79
    3h 39m
    €60–120

Köln Hbf to Ostend by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ostende via Bruxelles Midi and Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 16m.

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