There are 4 ways to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2h 10m€22–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train stationbus 819 / ...
3h 16m€14–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ostend-OST to Brussels114.9 km
1h 14mDrive 114.9 km
- Drive from Ostend Airport (OST) to Brusselscar 114.9 km
1h 14m€18–26
Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels is to bus which costs €14 - €35 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Raversijde Luchthaven and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Bruxelles-Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Ostend Airport (OST) and Brussels is 122 km. The road distance is 114.9 km.
The best way to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels, including transfers.
Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Ostend Airport (OST), Belgium and Brussels, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Central every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ostend-OST to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Ostend Airport (OST) to Brussels.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ostend Airport (OST) and Brussels. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.