There are 3 ways to get from Ostend to De Efteling by train, bus, 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
best- Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec
3h 45m€32–71Line 30 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C7bus 30
- Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802
- Take the bus from Antwerp to De Eftelingbus 811
6h 14m€21–32Drive 198.3 km
- Drive from Ostend to De Eftelingcar 198.3 km
2h 5m€36–52
Ostend to De Efteling by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to De Efteling is to line 30 bus and bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to De Efteling is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at De Efteling via Bruges, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3 and Antwerp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to De Efteling. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Tilburg via Anvers-Central and Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Ostend and De Efteling is 218 km. The road distance is 198.3 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to De Efteling without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Ostend to De Efteling, including transfers.
Ostend to De Efteling bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Oostende Gouwelozestraat station.
Ostend to De Efteling train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to De Efteling is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and De Efteling, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Ostende to De Efteling via Anvers-Central, Breda, Tilburg, Tilburg, Centraal Station, and Kaatsheuvel, Efteling in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to De Efteling via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron B3, Berchem Station perron 24, Antwerp, and De Efteling in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Brugge Station perron C7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp to De Efteling
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Ostend to De Efteling bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brugge Station perron C7.
Ostend to De Efteling train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to De Efteling is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Ostend to De Efteling.
There are 787+ hotels available in De Efteling.


















