The distance between Ostend and Dinant is around 207km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ostend to Dinant 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Namur.
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There are several options for getting from Ostend to Dinant by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 2h 55m. 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 €29 ($29).
The distance between Ostend and Dinant is around 207km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Ostend and Dinant by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ostend to Dinant is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Ostend and Dinant, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostend and Dinant. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ostend to Dinant. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Namur. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Belgian Railways run train services between Ostend and Dinant. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Ostend and Dinant. We recommend that you drive to Dinant. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostend to Dinant. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Namur. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Dinant is Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) which is approximately 39km (25 miles) from Dinant. Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) and Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ostend and Dinant. The distance is around 217km (135 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 Ostend to Dinant is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €35($35) | hourly | 207km (129 miles) |
Train via Brussels Airport - Zaventem | 4h 45m | €58($58) | every 2 hours | 270km (168 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €29($29) | on demand | 217km (135 miles) |
The following major airports near Dinant offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.