How to travel from Brussels to Ostend

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Travel Information to Ostend from Brussels

Distance67 miles (108 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$19 - $27
Cheapest modeBus • $19 (€17) • 2 h 47 min
Fastest modeTrain • $27 (€24) • 1 h 9 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or SNCB

Travel 67 miles (108 km) by train or bus to Ostend from Brussels. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or SNCB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Brussels to Ostend.

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from Brussels to Ostend

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

Our recommendation

train

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

PKP Intercity531
10:07AM1h10
Brussels-Midi
11:17AMOstende
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
02:05PM1h40
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
03:45PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

PKP Intercity530
09:08AM1h09
Brussels-Midi
10:17AMOstende
$261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

PKP Intercity531
09:59AM1h18
Brussels-Central
11:17AMOstende
$261One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity532
10:59AM1h18
Brussels-Central
12:17PMOstende
$261One-way
0 transfers
PKP Intercity532
10:54AM1h23
Brussels-North
12:17PMOstende
$261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:10PM1h25
Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
02:35PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:45AM2h00
Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes)
12:45PMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30AM1h45
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
09:15AMBruges, Sint-Michiels Station West
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Ostend

Travel to Ostend 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 Brussels to Ostend.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Ostend including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Ostend from Brussels is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Brussels to Ostend:

Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $27 (€24) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Brussels to Ostend is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 9 min.

There are alternative travel options to Ostend that take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 47 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Ostend is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Brussels to Ostend 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 when traveling from Brussels to Ostend:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Ostend:

    • You can go to Ostend from Brussels by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Brussels to Ostend on Omio.
    • You can travel from Brussels to Ostend by train with SNCB. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $19 (€17) with SNCB from Brussels to Ostend.

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

    • Direct buses with with 2 direct buses per day.
    • 7 direct trains per day with SNCB.

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

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Brussels to Ostend often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Bruges, London, Ghent or Antwerp. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Brussels and Ostend itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Ostend and any of these top destinations today!

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