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How to get from Oostende to Brussel by light rail and train?

From Oostende to Brussel by light rail and train

To get from Oostende to Brussel in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the IC train from Ostende station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 light rail and finally take the 18 light rail from Globe station to Bourdon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 4
Light Rail - 18
Light Rail - 18
Walk to Brussel
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ostende
    930 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 42
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 4
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Stalle (P)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Globe
    ID 1984
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Globe
    ID 5827
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Van Haelen
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bourdon
    ID 5826
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussel
    Walk to
    Brussel
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oostende to Brussel by light rail and train via IC, 3 and 18

To get from Oostende to Brussel in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the IC train from Ostende station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 light rail and finally take the 18 light rail from Albert station to Bourdon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Light Rail - 3
Light Rail - 3
Light Rail - 18
Light Rail - 18
Walk to Brussel
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ostende
    930 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 42
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 3
    Wait for light rail
    3
    Churchill
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Albert
    ID 61
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Albert
    ID 0711
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Van Haelen
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bourdon
    ID 5826
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussel
    Walk to
    Brussel
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oostende to Brussel

The distance between Oostende, Belgium and Brussel, Belgium is approximately 121.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oostende to Brussel by light rail 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 Oostende

Oostende is located at Oostende, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk.

Bus stations close to Oostende:

  • Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk
  • Oostende Stadhuis
  • Oostende Azo Serruys

Public transit stations close to Brussel, Belgium

Brussel is located at Brussel, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Uccle Bourdon.

Bus stations close to Brussel:

  • Uccle Bourdon
  • Bourdon / Horzel
  • Ukkel Horzel

Alternative route from Oostende to Brussel by light rail and train via IC, 3 and 18

To get from Oostende to Brussel in Belgium, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 light rail lines: take the IC train from Ostende station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 light rail and finally take the 18 light rail from Albert station to Bourdon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Light Rail - 3
Light Rail - 3
Light Rail - 18
Light Rail - 18
Walk to Brussel
Leaves from Ostende

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ostende
    930 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eupen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gare du Midi
    ID 42
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 3
    Wait for light rail
    3
    Churchill
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Albert
    ID 61
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Albert
    ID 0711
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Van Haelen
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bourdon
    ID 5826
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brussel
    Walk to
    Brussel
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oostende to Brussel?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 4, Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oostende to Brussel?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 3, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct train between Oostende and Brussel in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oostende to Brussel in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Ostende station near Oostende to Eupen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till Eupen station near Brussel in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Oostende to Brussel in Belgium by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Oostende and Brussel in Belgium by train and light rail is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oostende to get to Brussel in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Ostende station near Oostende in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oostende and Brussel in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Eupen station, which is closest to Brussel in Belgium.