The distance between Dinant and Ostend is around 202km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dinant to Ostend by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bru.-Schuman / Brux.-Schuman and then to Oostende.
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There are several options for getting from Dinant to Ostend by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Dinant and Ostend is around 202km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Dinant and Ostend by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dinant to Ostend is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Dinant and Ostend, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dinant and Ostend. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dinant to Ostend. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bru.-Schuman / Brux.-Schuman and Gare Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
Belgian Railways run train services between Dinant and Ostend. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dinant and Ostend. We recommend that you drive to Ostend. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dinant to Ostend. We recommend that you take the train to Bru.-Schuman / Brux.-Schuman and then to Oostende. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Ostend is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) (OST) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Ostend. Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) and Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dinant and Ostend. The distance is around 211km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dinant to Ostend is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | €33($33) | hourly | 202km (125 miles) |
Train via Brussels Airport - Zaventem | 4h 35m | €58($58) | every 2 hours | 270km (168 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €28($28) | on demand | 211km (131 miles) |
The following major airports near Ostend offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.