How to get from Amsterdam to Ostend

Travel between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Ostend, Belgium is: Fully open.

Can travellers from Netherlands enter Belgium?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Ostend from Amsterdam?

Conditions of entry into Belgium:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Ostend, Belgium?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Belgium has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 27/06/2022. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to Ostend from Amsterdam.

The restriction level for your return to Amsterdam, Netherlands from Belgium is: Fully open.

Is my journey back to Amsterdam from Ostend restricted?

Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Amsterdam from Ostend?

Conditions of reentry into Netherlands:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

You should observe these safety measures in Netherlands as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Netherlands was last checked on 27/06/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Amsterdam from Ostend closer to your date of departure here.

There are 4 ways that you can travel between Amsterdam and Ostend. You can take a coach, flight, ferry or train.

A ferry service offers the cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Ostend, which costs on average £1.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Ostend:

A ferry is £15 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Amsterdam to Ostend costing on average £15.

A ferry is generally £2 less than a flight for the same journey. A flight costs on average £2 from Amsterdam to Ostend.

A ferry is about £58 less than a train, which costs on average £58 for this journey.

The quickest way to travel between Amsterdam and Ostend is by train, which takes on average 3 h 33 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

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Ostend is approximately 115 miles (186 km) away from Amsterdam.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Ostend is:

• 1 coach a day.
• 13 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Amsterdam to Ostend as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Amsterdam to Ostend:

• Most travellers board their plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Ostend Bruges International Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Ostend, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Ostend by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Amsterdam to Ostend tickets on Omio for £15.
• Travel with SNCB | IC to go to Ostend by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SNCB | IC Amsterdam to Ostend tickets on Omio for £58.

When planning your trip to Ostend from Amsterdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing £15 one way on average.
• Plane tickets are costing on average £2 one way.
• Ferry tickets are costing £1 one way on average.
• Train tickets cost £58 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Ostend from Amsterdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.