How to travel from Ostend to Brussels

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Travel Information from Ostend to Brussels

distanceDistance67 miles (108 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$26 - $16
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $16 (€14) • 1 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $26 (€22) • 1 h 6 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlibco International or PKP Intercity

Take a train or bus to travel 67 miles (108 km) between Ostend and Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flibco International or PKP Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Ostend to Brussels.

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from Ostend to Brussels

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

Our recommendation
train

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

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10:42AM1h10
Ostende
11:52AMBrussels-Midi
$311One-way
0 transfers
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SNCB | IC
10:42AM1h10
Ostende
11:52AMBrussels-Midi
$311One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
SNCB | IC
10:42AM1h10
Ostende
11:52AMBrussels-Midi
$311One-way
0 transfers
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SNCB | IC
09:58AM2h22
Ostende
12:20PMBrussels-Midi
$311One-way
0 transfers
SNCB | IC
09:42AM1h10
Ostende
10:52AMBrussels-Midi
$311One-way
0 transfers
SNCB | IC
10:09AM1h15
Ostende
11:24AMBrussels-Midi
$311One-way
1 transfer

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FlixBus will get you between Ostend and Brussels at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

    FAQs: Travel from Ostend to Brussels

    FAQs: Travel to Brussels 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 Ostend to Brussels.
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    You can get from Ostend to Brussels 2 different ways: train or bus.

    The cheapest way to travel to Brussels from Ostend is a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).

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

    Taking a bus costs () less than taking a ferry, which average ticket prices of ().

    Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.

    Taking a bus costs $10 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $26 (€22).

    The quickest way to travel from Ostend to Brussels is by train, which takes on average 1 h 6 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

    Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 30 min of travel time.

    The distance is approximately 67 miles (108 km) from Ostend to Brussels.

    The average frequency per day from Ostend to Brussels is:

    • 2 buses per day.
    • 25 trains a day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ostend and Brussels 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 Ostend to Brussels:

    • Flights mostly depart from Ostend Bruges International Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.

    The following travel companies offer services from Ostend to Brussels:

    • Flibco International, BlaBlaCar or FlixBus can get you to Brussels by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Ostend to Brussels for $16 (€14) on Omio.
    • Travel with PKP Intercity, BSB, Regional or SNCB to go to Brussels by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SNCB Ostend to Brussels tickets on Omio for $28 (€24).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Ostend to Brussels with the following travel companies:

    • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
    • Direct trains with SNCB with 16 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brussels as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Ostend and Brussels.

    Your trip from Ostend to Brussels doesn't have to end in Brussels. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin. If you’d like to add Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London or Berlin to your Ostend to Brussels tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Brussels today!

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