Travelling to Ostend

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Best day trips from Ostend

The most popular day trips from Ostend are Bruges, Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp and Ypres. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Ostend on Omio.

A view of Bruges

Day trip from Ostend to Bruges

Why visit Bruges for the day?

Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.

How to get from Ostend to Bruges?

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Bruges among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.

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A view of Ghent

Day trip from Ostend to Ghent

Why visit Ghent for the day?

Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.

How to get from Ostend to Ghent?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £15.

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A view of Brussels

Day trip from Ostend to Brussels

Why visit Brussels for the day?

Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.

How to get from Ostend to Brussels?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £31.

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A view of Antwerp

Day trip from Ostend to Antwerp

Why visit Antwerp for the day?

Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.

How to get from Ostend to Antwerp?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £19.

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A view of Ypres

Day trip from Ostend to Ypres

Why visit Ypres for the day?

Ypres is best known for its First World War history, with the Menin Gate and nearby battlefields shaping the city’s identity. Rebuilt after the war, its Cloth Hall and market square give the centre a historic yet reflective atmosphere.

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