How to get from Ostend to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Ostend to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 115 miles (186 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $28 - $98 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $28 (€25) • 4 h 50 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $98 (€88) • 3 h 39 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Thalys |
Take a bus or train to travel 115 miles (186 km) between Ostend and Amsterdam. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 39 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $28 (€25). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Thalys among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Ostend to Amsterdam.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $48 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your Ostend to Amsterdam travel, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 2 travel options from Ostend to Amsterdam: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Amsterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $28 (€25) compared to other travel options to Amsterdam:
A bus is $70 (€63) less than a train with an average ticket price of $98 (€88) from Ostend to Amsterdam.
The fastest way from Ostend to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 39 min.
There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:
Getting to Amsterdam by bus takes 4 h 50 min on average.
The distance from Ostend to Amsterdam is approximately 115 miles (186 km).
The average frequency per day from Ostend to Amsterdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ostend and Amsterdam 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 from Ostend to Amsterdam:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Ostend to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Amsterdam 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 trip.
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