How to travel from Ostend to Rotterdam

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Compare train and bus for Ostend to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 82 miles (133 km)

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€51

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€27

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2h 59m

Average total duration

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2h 29m

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30m

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4h 45m

Average total duration

4h 15m

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from Ostend to Rotterdam

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
02:30PM4h15
Ostend
06:45PMRotterdam
$251One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:30PM4h15
Ostend
06:45PMRotterdam
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:00PM3h00
Ostend
07:00PMRotterdam
$431One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ostend to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Ostend and Rotterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ostend to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostend to Rotterdam costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Ostend to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Ostend to Rotterdam is approximately 82 miles (133 km).
The average frequency per day from Ostend to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ostend and Rotterdam 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 Ostend to Rotterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ostende and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ostend to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Rotterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ostend to Rotterdam:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Ostend to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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