In Ostend/Ostende the trains from Bruxelles have an easy connection into the world's longest tram route, which operates along the full length of the Belgian Coast.
Final Destination: Ostende/Oostende
In Ostende the main rail station is steps away from the stop used by the Belgian Coastal Tramway, for a day by the sea SMTJ's recommendation is to head to De Haan.
All trains also depart from: Bruxelles-Nord and Bruxelles-Midi
These trains take a north to south route across Bruxelles/Brussel calling first at Bruxelles-Nord station, before going on to call at Bruxelles-Central and then finally at Bruxelles-Midi.
So work out which would be the optimum station to head to in the Belgian capital, in order to board these trains.
The Bruxelles/Brussel public transport map is here.
These trains also call at: Brugge
These fast trains from Bruxelles to Ostende/Oostende usually only make two station calls in Gent and Brugge.
This is Belgium's premiere domestic rail route - the trains on this route usually the smart I11 coaches.
1 x fast train per hour
Book early and save: No
Tickets can be booked online up to one month ahead, but they will cost the same if paid for at the station on the day of travel.
Note that seat reservations are not avilable on these trains.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
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BelgianRail | * |
When looking at the departure information screens at the station, take care to avoid the trains to Ostende/Oostende, which are calling at Kortrijk; they're more than 45 mins slower than these trains.
Tickets are no more expensive if you take these fast trains.
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