How to travel from Cologne to Ostend

Travel from Cologne, Germany to Ostend, Belgium is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Ostend from Cologne restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Ostend, Belgium from Cologne?

• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition for subsequent release from quarantine. It is tested in quarantine on days 1 and 7
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Ostend, Belgium?

The government of Belgium has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 1/24/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Cologne and Ostend closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Cologne, Germany from Belgium is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Germany from Belgium?

Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Germany from Belgium?

Requirements for reentering Germany:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Germany?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Germany to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Cologne, Germany was last verified on 1/24/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Cologne from Ostend.

There are 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Ostend including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Ostend from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€25).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Ostend:

A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ostend costing on average $40 (€34).

The fastest way to get to Ostend from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 27 min.

Other travel options to Ostend can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 6 h 55 min.

The distance is approximately 175 miles (283 km) from Cologne to Ostend.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Ostend is:

• 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Ostend as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Ostend:

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Ostend, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Ostend by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Cologne to Ostend for $30 (€25) on Omio.
• Deutsche Bahn can get you to Ostend by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Ostend for $40 (€34) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Cologne to Ostend, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $30 (€25) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $40 (€34) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Ostend online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.