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How to get from Ostende to Bocholt by bus and train?

From Ostende to Bocholt by bus and train

To get from Ostende to Bocholt in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostende station to Anvers-Berchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 16 bus from Neerpelt Station Perron 1 station to Bocholt Biotechnicum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 1616
Walk to Bocholt
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    99 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hamont
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Neerpelt
    74 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
    ID 406931
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Maaseik Bospoort Perron 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bocholt Biotechnicum
    ID 400901
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bocholt
    Walk to
    Bocholt
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ostende to Bocholt by bus and train via IC, IC and 196

To get from Ostende to Bocholt in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostende station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 196 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Bocholt Post station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min.

301min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 196196
Walk to Bocholt
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 403112
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 196196
    Wait for bus
    196
    Bocholt Post
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bocholt Post
    ID 400960
    84 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bocholt
    Walk to
    Bocholt
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ostende to Bocholt

The distance between Ostende, Belgium and Bocholt, Belgium is approximately 215.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 244 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ostende to Bocholt by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ostende

Ostende is located at Ostende, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Oostende Station Tramperron 3.

Bus stations close to Ostende:

  • Oostende Station Perron 1
  • Oostende Station Perron 3
  • Oostende Station Perron 4

Public transit stations close to Bocholt, Belgium

Bocholt is located at Bocholt, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Bocholt Brouwerij.

Bus stations close to Bocholt:

  • Bocholt Brouwerij
  • Bocholt Post
  • Bocholt Biotechnicum

Alternative route from Ostende to Bocholt by bus and train via IC, IC and 196

To get from Ostende to Bocholt in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Ostende station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 196 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Bocholt Post station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min.

301min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 196196
Walk to Bocholt
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ostende
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Tongres
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 403112
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 196196
    Wait for bus
    196
    Bocholt Post
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bocholt Post
    ID 400960
    84 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bocholt
    Walk to
    Bocholt
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ostende to Bocholt?

    The fastest way takes 244 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ostende to Bocholt?

    The alternative route takes 301 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 196.

  • Is there a direct train between Ostende and Bocholt?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ostende to Bocholt?

    The IC train line goes from Anvers-Central station near Ostende in Oostende to Anvers-Berchem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Berchem station near Bocholt in Belgium.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ostende to Bocholt by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ostende in Oostende and Bocholt in Belgium by train and bus is about 4 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ostende to get to Bocholt?

    Get on the IC train from the Anvers-Central station near Ostende in Oostende.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ostende and Bocholt?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Berchem stop, which is closest to Bocholt in Belgium.