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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Ostend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Ostend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Ostend:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Ostend costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Ostend
How to get from Amsterdam to Ostend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Ostend is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3127 · 3927+
9524+
7108:15 AM4h00Amsterdam Zuid12:15 PMOstende$701One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
3127 · 3927+
9524+
7108:15 AM4h00Amsterdam Zuid12:15 PMOstende$701One-way4 transfers
Fastest
9340+
712 · 53410:29 AM3h46Amsterdam Centraal2:15 PMOstende$1141One-way2 transfers
Other options
3135 · 3935+
9532+
71210:15 AM4h00Amsterdam Zuid2:15 PMOstende$751One-way4 transfers
3131 · 3931+
9528+
7119:15 AM4h00Amsterdam Zuid1:15 PMOstende$921One-way4 transfers
3139 · 3939+
9536+
71311:15 AM4h00Amsterdam Zuid3:15 PMOstende$921One-way4 transfers
1602 · 5057711:30 PM16h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:55 PMOostende, Casino-Kursaal$711One-way1 transfer
1608 · 5057711:00 PM16h55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:55 PMOostende, Casino-Kursaal$911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Ostend:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Ostend costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Ostend as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Ostende.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Hoek van Holland and arrive in Harwich International Port.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ostend by bus.
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Ostend by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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