What is the cheapest way to get from Ostend to Germany?

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Germany is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 17h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ostend to Germany?

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Germany is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €180 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Germany. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via Bruges and S Südkreuz Bhf/Ostseite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Germany. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Ostend to Germany?

The distance between Ostend and Germany is 452 km. The road distance is 840.3 km.

How do I travel from Ostend to Germany without a car?

The best way to get from Ostend to Germany without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 56m and costs €140 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Ostend to Germany?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Ostend to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Germany bus from?

Ostend to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Germany train from?

Ostend to Germany train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Germany?

The best way to get from Ostend to Germany is to train via Cologne which takes 9h 56m and costs €140 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Ostend to Germany bus arrive?

Ostend to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where does the Ostend to Germany train arrive?

Ostend to Germany train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Germany is 840 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Ostend to Germany.

How do I get a train ticket from Ostend to Germany?

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There are 8 ways to get from Ostend to Germany by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt
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1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
5h 42m
€100–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N1360b
17h 55m
€85–127
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...
9h 56m
€147–397
Drive 840.3 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Berlincar 840.3 km
7h 29m
€134–194
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
6h 1m
€111–337
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
5h 41m
€181–388
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain European Sleeper
13h 23m
€96–189
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Trn
14h 58m
€175–276

Ostend to Germany by train

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Distance: 451.9 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Germany?

You can take a train from Ostende to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Berlin Südkreuz train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 15h 5m.

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