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Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Wilhelmshaven and Ostend. The average train journey from Wilhelmshaven to Ostend takes 9 hours and 46 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 8 hours and 31 minutes.
Distance | 271 mi (436 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 31m |
Lowest price | €85.90 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Wilhelmshaven to Ostend?
2 train services operate from Wilhelmshaven to Ostend. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 9h 20m | €82.91 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 14h 10m | €115.74 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Wilhelmshaven to Ostend start from €116, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ostend. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Wilhelmshaven leaves from Train Station . And in Ostend trains arrive at Oostende .
From Wilhelmshaven to Ostend train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 14 hours and 10 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ostend faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 31 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Ostend on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Wilhelmshaven.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Wilhelmshaven and Ostend is approximately 271 miles, or 436 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 31 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Wilhelmshaven to Ostend on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Wilhelmshaven at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Ostend to Wilhelmshaven.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wilhelmshaven?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Wilhelmshaven.
All train stations in Wilhelmshaven:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Ostend?
Main arrival station: Oostende
Ostend has one train station.
Train stations in Ostend:
Oostende
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