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How to get fromOstend to Dortmundby train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Dortmund by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oostende to Köln Hbftrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    5h 17m
    €82–340

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N1360b
    9h 36m
    €33–58

  3. Drive 349.9 km

    1. Drive from Ostend to Dortmundcar car 349.9 km
    3h 33m
    €54–78

  4. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    5h 35m
    €80–346

  5. Train via Brussels #2

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Brussels-Nordtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    5h 51m
    €74–328

Ostend to Dortmund by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Oostende to Dortmund Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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