There are 3 ways to get from Ostend to Kelmis by train or car
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Ostend to Kelmis by train
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The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Kelmis is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Kelmis is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Kelmis. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Hergenrath via Welkenraedt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Ostend and Kelmis is 263 km. The road distance is 243 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Kelmis without a car is to train via Welkenraedt which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Ostend to Kelmis, including transfers.
Ostend to Kelmis train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Kelmis train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Welkenraedt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Kelmis is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ostend to Kelmis.
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What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Kelmis, Belgium?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Ostende to Welkenraedt hourly. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Welkenraedt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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