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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Ostend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Ostend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Ostend:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Ostend costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 20m 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 optionsfrom Zaventem to Ostend
How to get from Zaventem to Ostend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaventem to Ostend is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:40 PM1h55Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)8:35 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 PM1h55Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)8:35 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3781+53210:35 AM1h42Zaventem station12:17 PMOstende$261One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3782+53311:35 AM1h42Zaventem station1:17 PMOstende$261One-way1 transfer
- 3779+5308:35 AM1h42Zaventem station10:17 AMOstende$261One-way1 transfer
- 3780+5319:35 AM1h42Zaventem station11:17 AMOstende$261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:35 PM2h00Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16)2:35 PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Ostend:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Ostend costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 42 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Ostend as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Ostende.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ostend by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regional to go to Ostend by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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