There are 6 ways to get from Ostend to Groningen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
5h 58m€73–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
9h 21m€35–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Groningenbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 54m€52–97Drive 428.2 km
- Drive from Ostend to Groningencar 428.2 km
4h 34m€77–111Train, fly
- Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
6h 37m€167–442Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
6h 16m€63–133
Ostend to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Groningen is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Groningen is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Groningen central station via Bruges and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Groningen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Ostend and Groningen is 485 km. The road distance is 428.2 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €70 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Ostend to Groningen, including transfers.
Ostend to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Groningen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Groningen is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Ostende to Groningen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Groningen central station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 9h 21m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–230
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Ostend to Groningen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Groningen is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Ostend to Groningen.
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