There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Dortmund by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oostende to Köln Hbftrain 79
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 16m€80–321Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus stationbus N1360b
9h 36m€31–48Drive 349.9 km
- Drive from Ostend to Dortmundcar 349.9 km
3h 33m€55–79Train via Brussels
- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 34m€76–326Train via Brussels #2
- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain Thalys
5h 43m€116–251
Ostend to Dortmund by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Dortmund is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Dortmund is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Dortmund station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Oostende and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Ostend and Dortmund is 451 km. The road distance is 349.9 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €80 - €330.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Ostend to Dortmund, including transfers.
Ostend to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Dortmund is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 36m.
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 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Oostende to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–240
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Ostend to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Dortmund is 350 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Ostend to Dortmund.
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