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4.6Travel Information between Essen and Ostend
 Distance | 177 miles (285 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $40 - $91 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $40 (€36) • 7 h 42 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $91 (€82) • 5 h 32 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or National Express |
Travel 177 miles (285 km) by train or bus to Ostend from Essen. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or National Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Ostend.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Ostend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 travel options between Essen and Ostend. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Ostend from Essen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€36).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Essen to Ostend:
Taking a bus costs $51 (€46) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $91 (€82).
The fastest way to get to Ostend from Essen is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 32 min.
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Bus takes 7 h 42 min on average.
The distance from Essen to Ostend is approximately 177 miles (285 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Ostend is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Essen to Ostend as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Ostend:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Ostend:
- You can take a bus from Essen to Ostend with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $40 (€36) with FlixBus from Essen to Ostend.
- You can travel between Essen and Ostend by train with National Express, Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $90 (€81) with National Express from Essen to Ostend.
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Ostend with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Ostend with.
Direct services to Ostend tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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