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Ostend’s main art museum, presenting Belgian art from Ensor onwards in a modern seafront setting with varied temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
54 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
54 m
Trains on 05 Sept
13
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Ostend is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Ostend will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 13 trains from Ghent to Ostend, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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18242Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Ostend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. 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 coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 59 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Ghent to Ostend:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Ostend costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Ostend take longer:
Train takes on average 39m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (39m by train vs 49m by car). Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, Regional, SNCB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Ostend trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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1833 | 13:12 Ghent St Pieters | 0h39 | 13:51 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
534 | 13:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h38 | 14:17 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
1834 | 14:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 14:51 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
535 | 14:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h38 | 15:17 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
1835 | 15:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 15:51 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
536 | 15:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h38 | 16:17 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
1836 | 16:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 16:51 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
537 | 16:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h38 | 17:17 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
1837 | 17:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 17:51 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
8001 | 17:13 Ghent St Pieters | 0h47 | 18:00 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
538 | 17:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h38 | 18:17 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
1838 | 18:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0h41 | 18:52 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
8002 | 18:14 Ghent St Pieters | 0h46 | 19:00 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
539 | 18:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h38 | 19:17 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
1839 | 19:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 19:51 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
540 | 19:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h38 | 20:17 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
440 | 20:09 Ghent St Pieters | 1h54 | 22:03 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
1840 | 20:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 20:51 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
541 | 20:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h38 | 21:17 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
1841 | 21:11 Ghent St Pieters | 0h40 | 21:51 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
542 | 21:39 Ghent St Pieters | 0h38 | 22:17 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
545 | 1:02 Ghent St Pieters | 0h56 | 1:58 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
529 | 8:34 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 9:28 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
18261 | 8:45 Ghent St Pieters | 1h11 | 9:56 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
3630 · 13059 | 8:53 Ghent St Pieters | 1h19 | 10:12 Ostende | 1 change | |
530 | 9:34 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 10:28 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
18200 | 9:44 Ghent St Pieters | 1h12 | 10:56 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
3631 · 13060 | 9:53 Ghent St Pieters | 1h19 | 11:12 Ostende | 1 change | |
18201 | 10:28 Ghent St Pieters | 0h57 | 11:25 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
531 | 10:34 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 11:28 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
3632 · 13061 | 10:53 Ghent St Pieters | 1h19 | 12:12 Ostende | 1 change | |
18242 | 11:27 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 12:21 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
532 | 11:34 Ghent St Pieters | 0h54 | 12:28 Ostende | 0 changesdirect | |
3633 · 13062 | 11:53 Ghent St Pieters | 1h19 | 13:12 Ostende | 1 change | |
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Trains from Ghent to Ostend run on average 10 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:01, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 38m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 1:01 |
Last train 23:43 |
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Discover the best of Ostend — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ostend trip today.
Ostend’s main art museum, presenting Belgian art from Ensor onwards in a modern seafront setting with varied temporary exhibitions.
James Ensor’s restored house and studio, offering insight into the painter’s life, interiors and imagination in central Ostend.
Museum aboard a preserved three-masted training ship, where visitors explore decks, cabins and Belgium’s maritime past.
Wide sandy beach and promenade ideal for walking, sea views and people-watching, stretching along the lively heart of Ostend.
Historic shopping street lined with Belle Époque façades, galleries and city life, linking key central sights near the seafront.
Harbour district with marinas, quays and ferries, offering a lively maritime atmosphere and good views of boats and waterfront architecture.
Grey shrimp croquettes with a crisp crumb and creamy filling. A North Sea classic, closely tied to the Belgian coast and especially popular in Ostend.
Tomato stuffed with peeled North Sea grey shrimps in mayonnaise. A beloved Belgian seaside starter showcasing Ostend's fishing heritage.
Mussels cooked with white wine, celery, onion and herbs, usually served with chips. A staple coastal dish widely eaten in Ostend.
Stylish restaurant serving Belgian and French-inspired seafood dishes in a polished setting near Ostend's central areas.
Refined seafood restaurant near the seafront, known for carefully prepared North Sea fish and an elegant but relaxed dining room.
Well-known bistro for classic Belgian dishes and seafood, with a traditional atmosphere close to the beach and city centre.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are similar to other coastal city breaks, while local trams and trains are reasonably priced for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good service in restaurants. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Ostend by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ostend, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ghent to Ostend trains use the Gent St Pieters to Oostende station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Ostend train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Merelbeke is 4 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Merelbeke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Merelbeke.
Available at Merelbeke: Parking.
Available at Merelbeke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merelbeke.
Oostende is 1 km from Ostend city centre. Public transport options include:
Oostende has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lobster, Bistro Mathilda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Oostende. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Oostende. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oostende: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oostende: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oostende: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bero, Andromeda Hotel, Hotel Mercure Oostende.
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