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How to get from Brussel to Oostende by bus and train?

From Brussel to Oostende by bus and train

To get from Brussel to Oostende in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Uccle-Calevoet station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 60 bus from Oostende Station Perron 3 station to Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Uccle-Calevoet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uccle-Calevoet
    560 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Anvers-Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ostende
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ostende
    69 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oostende Station Perron 3
    ID 510004
    190 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Raversijde Transvaalstraat
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk
    Ride to bus station
    Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk
    ID 501337
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brussel to Oostende by bus and train via S1, EXP and 3

To get from Brussel to Oostende in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Uccle-Calevoet station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the 3 bus from Oostende Station Perron 8 station to Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - EXP
EXP
Bus - 33
Leaves from Uccle-Calevoet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uccle-Calevoet
    560 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ostende
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oostende Station Perron 8
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Oostende Baanhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk
    Ride to bus station
    Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk
    ID 501337
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brussel to Oostende

The distance between Brussel, Belgium and Oostende, Belgium is approximately 121.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brussel to Oostende 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 Brussel

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

Public transit stations close to Oostende, Belgium

Oostende is located at Oostende, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Oostende Leopold I Plein.

Bus stations close to Oostende:

  • Oostende Leopold I Plein
  • Oostende Azo Serruys
  • Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk

Alternative route from Brussel to Oostende by bus and train via S1, EXP and 3

To get from Brussel to Oostende in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the S1 train from Uccle-Calevoet station to Bruxelles-Midi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EXP train and finally take the 3 bus from Oostende Station Perron 8 station to Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to train stationTrain - S1
S1
Train - EXP
EXP
Bus - 33
Leaves from Uccle-Calevoet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uccle-Calevoet
    560 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Bruxelles-Midi
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bruxelles-Midi
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - EXPEXP
    Wait for train
    EXP
    Ostende
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ostende
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oostende Station Perron 8
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Oostende Baanhof
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk
    Ride to bus station
    Oostende Sint-Jozefskerk
    ID 501337
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line IC, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line EXP, Bus line 3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

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

    The S1 train line goes from Uccle-Calevoet station near Brussel to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Central station near Oostende in Belgium

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

    The total travel time between Brussel and Oostende in Belgium by train and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the S1 train from the Uccle-Calevoet station near Brussel in Belgium.

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

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

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