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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Ostend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Ostend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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$14 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Ghent to Ostend is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Ostend:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ghent to Ostend costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Train takes on average 38m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Ostend as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Ostende.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Ostend by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Ostend by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 8 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, SNCB.
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