How to travel from Ostend to Namur, Belgium

The distance between Ostend and Namur is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ostend to Namur 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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Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Namur.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)

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Drive

Drive to Namur.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostend and Namur

There are several options for getting from Ostend to Namur by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Ostend and Namur is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Ostend and Namur by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostend to Namur is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostend and Namur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostend and Namur. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ostend and Namur with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 30m.

Belgian Railways run train services between Ostend and Namur. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ostend and Namur. We recommend that you drive to Namur. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostend to Namur. We recommend that you take the train to Namur. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Namur is Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Namur. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ostend and Namur. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostend to Namur is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ostend and Namur

Transport options from Ostend to Namur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi + 1 similar
2h 20m
€28($28)
hourly180km (112 miles)
Train2h 30m
€24($24)
once daily180km (112 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€24($24)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Namur

The following major airports near Namur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.

CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Namur
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Namur
BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Namur