Ostend

You can find comprehensive local information about De Lijn in Ostend here. For example, which lines are operating and details of diversions or major construction works and projects. But you can also find out whether you can travel more cheaply or for free thanks to a contribution from your city authority, view the network map, search for a sales point or other news in your area and much more.

News in Ostend

Changes on July 1, 2026

At the request of the Flemish Government, we are adjusting our offerings based on usage and available resources in each region. As a result, some lines will be removed or changed, new connections will be created, and we will offer fewer trips during quieter times and routes.

See what changes in your region.

Your beach flower is your ticket on the Coastal Tram!

In July and August, children under 12 pay for their ride on the Coastal Tram with a beach flower.

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Evening services in the Ostend region

Our drivers are ready for you until late at night. In the Ostend region, a number of bus lines take you to and from Ostend in the evening and at night. Find out which lines keep running until late. Find out which lines keep running until late.

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Tickets and subscriptions

Discount on Buzzy Pazz

Young people up to 24 years old who live in Ostend or are domiciled in Ostend and who attend school or are employed in Ostend receive a 50% discount on the Buzzy Pazz

  • Go to Ostend Town Hall or to the Lijnwinkel store at Ostend Railway Station and ask for a certificate to obtain a Buzzy Pazz with a 50% discount

  • Get the certificate stamped by your school or employer,

  • then get it stamped at Ostend Town Hall.

  • When you have done this, take the stamped certificate to the Lijnwinkel store at Ostend Railway Station. You will pay a reduced rate and receive your travel pass immediately.

Discount for Omnipas

Residents who live in Ostend or residents who are domiciled in Ostend receive a 25% discount on the Omnipas (25 to 64 years). The discount is automatically deducted from the price.

0.50 euros between P&R and city centre

  • The city of Ostend offers its residents cheaper P&R bus tickets. You pay just 0.50 euros for a return journey between the Maria Hendrikapark car park and the city centre.

  • Do you have a valid travel pass? Show it to the driver when boarding.

  • All other travellers can obtain a cut-price ticket via our app, website or by text.

Out and about in Ostend

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All park-and-rides in Ostend

If you want to park in Ostend for a longer period of time, you can do so for free at a park-and-ride (P+R) on the edge of the city. At the P+R you switch to tram, bus or bicycle for a quick connection to the city centre.

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Our app: your smart travel companion...

Thanks to the real-time information in our redesigned app, you know when your bus or tram is coming. During the ride you will also be shown the upcoming stops. Take it a step further and set an alarm to notify you when it’s time to get off. Or activate immediately upon entering the vehicle your planned route so that the app guides you from departure to arrival. But that’s not all: our app is useful for lots of things. For buying your ticket, for example, or mapping out the best routes by train, tram, metro or bus.

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