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Transport to and from Ostend

Due to an excellent transport infrastructure including efficient, frequent and reliable rail and bus services and an extensive road network Ostend is well linked to the rest of the Benelux and European destinations.

Bus and shuttles from Ostend

De Lijn the Public Bus Company operating routes across Flanders and the rest of Belgium. Getting around Belgium by bus is the cheapest way of transport. De Lijn Public Bus Company can be reached by calling: +32 70/220 200.

Car hire and road travel from Ostend

Ostend is linked to the A10-E40 highway, which is directly connected to Belgium's highway network as well as the network of highways in Luxembourg, Holland and Germany.

Some well known car hire firms have depots in Ostend. Once you arrive you have the option to rent a car in the city. The most secure, easiest, efficient and reliable way is to pre book car hire online. There is one good online service providing the best hire rates from various reputed hire companies such as Europcar, Alamo and Thrifty.

Rail from Ostend port

Ostend's railway station is centrally situated close to the shopping area and promenade known as Fishermen's Quay. From the railway station coaches leave to domestic and international localities. You can be in Paris within 1 hour, 30 minutes and Amsterdam within two hours if you travel by the ultra-modern Thalys train service.

Parking at Ostend port

Ostend port offers both short-duration and long-duration parking spaces, with a very reasonable charge that can be paid upon exit. Long-duration car parking can better be arranged online as more attractive rates and availability will be offered to you.

Taxis from Ostend port

Usually taxi services are available outside the ferry terminal. If it might happen that taxis are not available you can book a taxi from the reputed and well establish local taxi firm Taxibond Oostense. The company provides day and night taxi services. Their telephone number: +32 5933 3441.