There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Mülheim by train (Eurostar), bus, or car
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 Aachen
best- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbftrain Re
4h 52m€59–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
8h 30m€34–50Drive 304.1 km
- Drive from Ostend to Mülheimcar 304.1 km
3h 3m€57–81Train
- Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain Tha
5h 14m€129–216
Ostend to Mülheim by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Mülheim is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Mülheim is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Mülheim station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Essen central train station via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Mülheim. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Ostend and Mülheim is 407 km. The road distance is 304.1 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Mülheim without a car is to train via Aachen which takes 4h 52m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Ostend to Mülheim, including transfers.
Ostend to Mülheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Mülheim train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Mülheim is to train via Aachen which takes 4h 52m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Mülheim, Germany?
You can take a train from Ostende to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen Hbf in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ostend to Mülheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Ostend to Mülheim train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Mülheim is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Ostend to Mülheim.
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