There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Ghent
best- Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain Ic / ...
1h 55m€21–73Drive 122.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU)car 122.1 km
1h 14m€19–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ostend to Brussels-BRU122.1 km
1h 14mTrain
- Take the train from Ostende to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain Ic / ...
2h 59m€29–60
Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU) is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €18 - €27.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ostende and arriving at Brussels Airport-Zaventem. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Ostend and Brussels Airport (BRU) is 130 km. The road distance is 122.1 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU) without a car is to train via Ghent which takes 1h 55m and costs €21 - €75.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU), including transfers.
Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU) train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU) is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Ostend to Brussels Airport (BRU).
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What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Brussels Airport (BRU), Belgium?
You can take a train from Ostende to Brussels Airport-Zaventem via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ostend to Brussels-BRU
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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