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Ostend - Frankfurt Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 40 daily train trips between Ostend and Frankfurt. The average train journey from Ostend to Frankfurt takes 6 hours and 48 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Distance263 mi (424 km)
Fastest train4h 57m
Lowest price$76.22
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Ostend to Frankfurt?

2 train services operate from Ostend to Frankfurt am Main. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 25 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn256h 32m$132.04
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company167h 27m$127.53
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ostend to Frankfurt start from $83, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Frankfurt am Main. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ostend leaves from Oostende . And in Frankfurt am Main trains arrive at Frankfurt-Zeilsheim and 4 other train stations.

    From Ostend to Frankfurt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 27 minutes. If you are looking to get to Frankfurt am Main faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 57 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 28 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Frankfurt am Main.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Ostend and Frankfurt is approximately 263 miles, or 424 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 48 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 57 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 Ostend to Frankfurt 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 Ostend at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. 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 40 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 Frankfurt to Ostend.

City Information

Frankfurt

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Frankfurt - DEFRT-1

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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.

Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the center of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.

Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighborhood near the city's train station.

The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on bus carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Ostend?

Main departure station: Oostende

There is one train station in Ostend.

All train stations in Ostend:

  • Oostende

Where is the train station in Frankfurt?

Main arrival station: Frankfurt-Höchst Farbwerke

There are more train stations and stops in Frankfurt than most cities. Most trains from Ostend will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Frankfurt:

All train stations in Frankfurt:

  • Frankfurt-Höchst Farbwerke

  • Frankfurt-Zeilsheim

  • Frankfurt-Sindlingen

  • Central Train Station

  • Central Train Station

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