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Compare train and bus for Welkenraedt to Ostend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Welkenraedt to Ostend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€29 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Welkenraedt to Ostend:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Welkenraedt to Ostend costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 32m 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.
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How to get from Welkenraedt to Ostend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Welkenraedt to Ostend is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5329:25 AM2h50Welkenraedt station12:15 PMOstende€151One-way0 transfers
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5329:25 AM2h50Welkenraedt station12:15 PMOstende€151One-way0 transfers
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5329:25 AM2h50Welkenraedt station12:15 PMOstende€151One-way0 transfers
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5318:25 AM2h50Welkenraedt station11:15 AMOstende€151One-way0 transfers
53411:25 AM2h50Welkenraedt station2:15 PMOstende€151One-way0 transfers
53310:25 AM2h50Welkenraedt station1:15 PMOstende€151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Welkenraedt to Ostend:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Welkenraedt to Ostend costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Welkenraedt and Ostend as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Welkenraedt station and arrive in Ostende.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Ostend by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Intercity, SNCB.
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