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Groningen to Ostend

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429 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Groningen to Ostend

Composite routes from Groningen to Ostend

Cheapest
4 h 34 min
Car
429 km.
from $23
Other
4 h 34 min
Rideshare
429 km.
from $16.32
6 h 18 min
333 km.
from $142.83
6 h 8 min
Train
332 km.
from $288.48
8 h 30 min
Bus, Train
332 km.
from $84.16

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Groningen central station to Bruges
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.32–$59.88

Qbuzz B.V.

Phone:
+31 (0)900 – 0108
Email:
Website:
qbuzz.nl/gd/direct-naar/english
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmeloord,
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.21

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$700.78

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Groningen to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.03–$70.08
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.39–$52.24
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$28.03–$70.08

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.24–$108.30

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.21
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.48–$20.39
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Ostende
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Groningen to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Ostend is to bus which costs $39.13 - $54.35 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Ostend is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Ostende via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Groningen to Ostend?

The distance between Groningen and Ostend is 502 km. The road distance is 428 km.

How do I travel from Groningen to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Groningen to Ostend without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Groningen to Ostend?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Groningen to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Ostend bus from?

Groningen to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Ostend train from?

Groningen to Ostend train services, operated by NS, depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Ostend?

The best way to get from Groningen to Ostend is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $54.35 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Groningen to Ostend bus arrive?

Groningen to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.

What is the time difference between Groningen and Ostend?

It is currently 10:50 at both, Groningen and Ostend.

Where does the Groningen to Ostend train arrive?

Groningen to Ostend train services, operated by NS, arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Ostend is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Groningen to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Groningen to Ostend?

Book your Groningen to Ostend train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5653+ hotels available in Ostend. Prices start at $72.22 per night.
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