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Kunstpalast
Leading contemporary art museum in the Ehrenhof complex, with major 20th-century and modern works in a striking cultural setting.
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£61
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
3 h 58 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
4 h 8 m
Trains on 08 Sept
6
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ostend to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ostend to Düsseldorf will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Ostend to Düsseldorf you need to make at least one change.
IC 504 · ICE 11 · ICE 545
IC 506 · ICE 13 · 28512
IC 505 · R 18921 · 26413
IC 508 · ICE 15 · 28516
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IC 504 · ICE 11 · ICE 545
IC 506 · ICE 13 · 28512
IC 508 · ICE 15 · 28516Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £202.
Distance: 269 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £202 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ostend to Düsseldorf:
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostend to Düsseldorf costing on average £64.
A coach is £180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ostend to Düsseldorf costing on average £202.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 57m.
Flight takes on average 5h 39m.
Tickets start at around £64 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-19.22. The journey takes 3h 39m versus 3h 21m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Ostend to Düsseldorf trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 504 · ICE 11 · ICE 545 | On time 4:42 Ostende | 4h05 | 8:47 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 505 · R 18921 · 26413 | 5:35 Ostende | 5h04 | 10:39 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 506 · ICE 13 · 28512 | 6:43 Ostende | 4h18 | 11:01 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 508 · ICE 15 · 28516 | 8:42 Ostende | 4h19 | 13:01 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
515+ 9459 | 15:42 Ostende | 3h58 | 19:40 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
517+ 9471 | 17:42 Ostende | 4h00 | 21:42 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Ostend to Düsseldorf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 269 km distance in 4h 7m.
Distance 269 km |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 7m |
First train 1:40 |
Last train 21:26 |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Düsseldorf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Düsseldorf trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum in the Ehrenhof complex, with major 20th-century and modern works in a striking cultural setting.
Important collection of modern and contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and installation, housed in a landmark black-granite building.
Gallery for post-war and contemporary art in a former parliament building. Worth visiting for its focused exhibitions and riverside location.
The historic old town by the Rhine, packed with lanes, churches and squares. Ideal for wandering, architecture and a lively sense of local life.
Popular riverfront promenade for walking and cycling, linking the old town with modern districts and offering broad Rhine views.
Elegant boulevard famed for its broad canal, mature trees and high-end shops. Even without shopping, it is one of the city’s classic walks.
Rye bread spread with savoury minced pork and onions. A classic Rhineland pub snack, especially associated with Düsseldorf breweries.
Blood sausage served with apple sauce and mashed potatoes. A traditional Rhineland comfort dish found in breweries and home cooking.
Slow-cooked beef in a dark raisin sauce with potato dumplings or red cabbage. A festive Rhineland speciality popular in Düsseldorf.
Long-running brewery restaurant known for fresh Altbier, roast pork, sausages and hearty local fare near the old town.
Historic Altstadt brewery serving classic Rhineland dishes and its own Altbier in a lively, traditional beer hall setting.
Traditional brewery venue pouring Schumacher Alt and serving substantial Düsseldorf classics in a convivial, wood-panelled setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is efficient and fairly priced for city breaks.
Service is usually not included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Düsseldorf Hbf -> Steinstraße/Königsallee, Düsseldorf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ostend to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ostend to Düsseldorf trains use the Oostende to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf-Bilk. Use this guide to compare Ostend and Düsseldorf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf-Bilk is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf-Bilk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zur Pfeffermühle, Pizzeria Da Gino, Rohbau, Grindhouse Homemade Burgers
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf-Bilk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf-Bilk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Nearby hotels include Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City, Günnewig Hotel Esplanade, Novum Hotel Flora, Hotel Niku.
Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Fu chu yuan, Taj Mahal, Hai Xian, To1980
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Batavia, Hotel Ko, Hotel Burns, Hotel Düsseldorf Mitte.
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