Cologne to Ostend train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Ostend

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$108

Average price

$112

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 32 m

Trains per day

Distance

284 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Ostend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne to Ostend will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Cologne to Ostend without transferring at least once.

ICE 316 · IC 533

09:41AM3h36

Cologne Hbf

01:17PMOstende

$1081One-way

1 transfer

ICE 18 · IC 2831

07:42AM3h25

Cologne Hbf

11:07AMOstende

$1081One-way

1 transfer

ICE 16 · IC 535

11:42AM3h35

Cologne Hbf

03:17PMOstende

$1191One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train for Cologne to Ostend

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Ostend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 175 miles (283 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€80 Average price	€24 Average price Cheapest
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Cologne to Ostend train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 10

Last updated at 10:35 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
ICE 18 · IC 2831	On time 5:42 AM Cologne Hbf	3h25	9:07 AM Ostende	1 transfer
ICE 316 · IC 533	7:41 AM Cologne Hbf	3h36	11:17 AM Ostende	1 transfer
ICE 16 · IC 535	On time 9:42 AM Cologne Hbf	3h35	1:17 PM Ostende	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Ostend

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Trains from Cologne to Ostend run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $21 (€17)

Distance

175 miles (283 km)

Average train duration

3h 27m

Cheapest ticket price

$50 (€40)

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 23m

First train

04:17

Last train

23:07

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $21 (€17)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity and Eurostar from Cologne to Ostend trains

For as little as $33 (€26) you can travel by train between Cologne and Ostend with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity and Eurostar. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Cologne to Ostend train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $49
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day

Eurostar is the exclusive high-speed railway service connecting the United Kingdom with countries in continental Europe like France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Most Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, between the UK and France. With a high-speed train service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), you will travel in ultimate comfort coupled with modern, comfortable seats and large windows. When booking your Eurostar you can choose between three ticket types: Standard, Standard Premier, and Business Premier,

Train information from Cologne to Ostend with Eurostar:

Average Duration: 3 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: $33

FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Ostend

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Ostend easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Ostend.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Ostend can start from as little as $45 (€36) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to Ostend is $86 (€69); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Cologne to Ostend is 3 h 24 min to travel the 175 mile (283 km) long route, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne to Ostend leaves at 4: 17 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne to Ostend leaves at 10: 36 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Cologne to Ostend which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Ostend. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Cologne to Ostend.

The high-speed Eurostar train from Cologne to Ostend takes around 3 h 24 min.

When taking a train from Cologne to Ostend, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar for the best way to get you to Ostend. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Cologne to Ostend and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 36 PM.

A trip to Ostend from Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 24 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cologne to Ostend is June.

Yes, you can take a train to Ostend from Cologne.