The city can be reached easily from across Belgium and abroad. Whether you come by train, bus, car, or plane, Ostend offers excellent transport connections, making it an easy destination for both national and international visitors.
How to get there
How to get there
Seagriculture EU
15 - 17 June 2027
Ostend, Belgium
How to get there
How to get to Ostend and the conference venue?
How to get to Ostend and the conference venue?
By train
By car
By bus
By plane
By train
The train station, which is located in the city centre, is within walking distance of the dike and the shopping streets. Direct trains to Brussels and Antwerp leave from here.
De Grote Post is approximately a 10-minute walk from Ostend railway station. Cross the bridge opposite the station, turn briefly to the right, and then immediately left towards the large church (Petrus & Paulus Church). Keep to the left of the church, continuing straight ahead until you reach the tram tracks. Turn right here. De Grote Post is located 150 meters further on, on your right.
By car
- E40: The E40 motorway connects Brussels with Ostend. The journey from Brussels to Ostend by car or coach takes about one hour.
Bruges: 25 km / 25 minutes
Ghent: 65 km / 45 minutes
Lille: 89 km / 50 minutes
Brussels: 120 km / 70 minutes
Paris: 309 km / 3 hrs
Upon entering Ostend via the E40/A10, first follow the direction towards the Centre (2nd exit at the roundabout). Drive straight ahead to Vuurkruisenplein (you will see the sailing ship Mercator in front of you), and take the 3rd exit at the roundabout here. Continue straight at the traffic lights.
- In good weather and on weekends and holidays, it can be very busy in Ostend. Keep this in mind to find a parking space in time.
You can park for a fee in the surrounding streets. Please note: parking availability is limited! More info: oostende.be/parkeer or parkindigo.be
The Maria-Hendrikapark car park on the outskirts of the city is free. From there, it is about a 10 to 15-minute walk or you can take Centrumbus Line 1, which takes you to the Marie-Joséplein stop (De Grote Post is 75 meters away).
By bus
FlixBus brings you to Ostend in an eco-friendly and low cost manner. You will be able to get on a bus in a number of large European cities and head for the City by the Sea.
Many De Lijn city buses stop at Marie-Joséplein. The cultural centre is a short 100-meter walk away. From the Maria-Hendrikapark peripheral car park, Centrumbus Line 1 also runs to the Marie-Joséplein stop.
You can pay contactlessly at the white terminal on all De Lijn buses and trams. It’s easy and quick, and means you always have a valid ticket with you.
By plane
You can reach the airport by bus, by taxi or car. Line 60 of De Lijn offers an excellent connection to and from our airport. The bus stop is right in front of the terminal, providing easy access to the airport.
Brussels Airport offers convenient rail connections to Ostend. The airport has its own railway station located directly beneath the terminal (level -1). Frequent trains depart throughout the day, typically requiring one transfer at Brussels-South (Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid) or Brussels Central, before continuing to Ostend. The total journey takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.
International and domestic train tickets can be booked via SNCB International (B-Europe).
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