There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Münster by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- 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 Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
5h 40m€87–378Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Brussels Southbus N84
- Take the bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stopbus N71
9h 6m€38–63Drive 393.2 km
- Drive from Ostend to Münstercar 393.2 km
3h 50m€61–88Train
- Take the train from Oostende to Köln Hbftrain 79
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 35 / ...
6h 8m€91–386
Ostend to Münster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Münster is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Münster is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Münster. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Münster bus stop via Bruges and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Münster. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Münster Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Ostend and Münster is 485 km. The road distance is 393.2 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Münster without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 40m and costs €85 - €380.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Ostend to Münster, including transfers.
Ostend to Münster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Münster train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Münster is to train via Brussels which takes 5h 40m and costs €85 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Münster, Germany?
You can take a train from Ostende to Münster Hauptbahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Münster bus stop via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Brussels South in around 9h 6m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Oostende to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60–260
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–130
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Brussels South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Münster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.
Ostend to Münster train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Münster is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Ostend to Münster.
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