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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Ostend is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Ostend is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via The Hague and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Ostende via Schiphol Airport Train Station and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Leiden to Ostend?

The distance between Leiden and Ostend is 297 km. The road distance is 229.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €40 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Leiden to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Ostend bus from?

Leiden to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Ostend train from?

Leiden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Ostend?

The best way to get from Leiden to Ostend is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Leiden to Ostend bus arrive?

Leiden to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

Where does the Leiden to Ostend train arrive?

Leiden to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Ostend is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Leiden to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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There are 5 ways to get from Leiden to Ostend by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
4h 1m
€42–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Brugesbus 826
6h 46m
€24–35
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Vlissingentrain
2. Take the ferry from Vlissingen, Westerhavenweg to Breskens, Veerhavenferry Wsf
3. Take the bus from Breskens Veerhaven to Brugge 't Zand perron Cbus 42
6h 38m
€30–72
Drive 229.3 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Ostendcar 229.3 km
2h 45m
€42–60
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
3h 58m
€146–385

Leiden to Ostend by train

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Distance: 296.5 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Ostende via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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