How to travel from Ghent to Ostend

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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

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$11

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1h 12m

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from Ghent to Ostend

How to get from Ghent to Ostend by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Ghent to Ostend is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

PKP Intercity531
10:39AM0h38
Ghent St Pieters
11:17AMOstende
$151One-way
0 transfers

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PKP Intercity531
10:39AM0h38
Ghent St Pieters
11:17AMOstende
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity531
10:39AM0h38
Ghent St Pieters
11:17AMOstende
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity530
09:39AM0h38
Ghent St Pieters
10:17AMOstende
$151One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity532
11:39AM0h38
Ghent St Pieters
12:17PMOstende
$151One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity1830
10:11AM0h40
Ghent St Pieters
10:51AMOstende
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Ostend

Travel 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 Ghent to Ostend.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ghent and Ostend including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Ostend is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Ostend is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Ostend take longer:

Train takes on average 38m.

The distance from Ghent to Ostend is approximately 36 miles (59 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Ostend is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Ostend:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Ostende.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Ostend, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, De Lijn to go to Ostend by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Ostend by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Ostend with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 8 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, SNCB.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Ostend often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, London, Dover. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ostend and these popular destinations at a great price.

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