How to travel from Liège to Ostend

Sat, Sep 19
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus with
Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
SNCB
Regionale
FlixBus
1,000+ more
Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
SNCB
Regionale
FlixBus
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Liège to Ostend

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Ostend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 122 miles (197 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Driving

€24

Average price

Cheapest

€34

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 28m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Intercity

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Ostend is a train with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Ostend:

A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liège to Ostend costing on average €32.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Ostend is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Ostend take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liège and Ostend including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liège to Ostend among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Travel options
from Liège to Ostend

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Intercity530
    8:00 AM2h15
    Liège-Guillemins
    10:15 AMOstende
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Intercity530
    8:00 AM2h15
    Liège-Guillemins
    10:15 AMOstende
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity530
    8:00 AM2h15
    Liège-Guillemins
    10:15 AMOstende
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Intercity534
    11:58 AM2h17
    Liège-Guillemins
    2:15 PMOstende
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity532
    9:58 AM2h17
    Liège-Guillemins
    12:15 PMOstende
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Intercity531
    8:58 AM2h17
    Liège-Guillemins
    11:15 AMOstende
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:30 AM9h15
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    3:45 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 AM7h15
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    11:55 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    281One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:05 AM7h10
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    9:15 AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
    361One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sat
Sep 19
Sun
Sep 20
Mon
Sep 21
Tue
Sep 22
Wed
Sep 23
Thu
Sep 24
Fri
Sep 25

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Liège 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 Liège to Ostend.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liège and Ostend including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Ostend is a train with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Ostend:

A train is €8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liège to Ostend costing on average €32.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Ostend is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Ostend take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 36m.

The distance from Liège to Ostend is approximately 122 miles (197 km).
The average frequency per day from Liège to Ostend is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liège 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 Liège to Ostend:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Ostende.
  • Buses mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liège to Ostend, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ostend by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Ostend by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liège to Ostend:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Liège to Ostend often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ostend and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ostend to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ostend, you can enjoy fresh seafood at the bustling Ostend Fish Market and explore the vibrant Visserskaai lined with restaurants and cafes. Attend a performance at the renowned Kursaal Oostende or visit the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum to see preserved WWII bunkers. Take a scenic bike ride along the coastal paths. Discover best sights like The Mercator museum ship, Mu.ZEE art museum, Fort Napoleon with its historical exhibits, sunbathe at Ostend Beach, and explore the James Ensor House museum.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Ostend, allowing time to enjoy its beaches, visit the museums, and experience the local cuisine.

Travelling from Liège to Ostend: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to BelgiumTravel to OstendHow to travel from Liège to Ostend

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone