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Please consider the following information in order to allow sufficient time to travel from Oostende to the InnovOcean site to attend the partner meetings.

 

Walking

The InnovOcean site is approximately 30 minutes by foot from the centre of Oostende.(see map below)

 

Taxi

A taxi from Oostende to the InnovOcean site will take around  10 – 15 minutes and cost approximately 10 – 15 euro. (see map below)

 

Tram

If taking the tram from Oostende please allow at least 30 minutes for travel time. The trams run approximately every 20 minutes.   Take the tram travelling in the direction Knokke and get off at the first stop after Oostende station,  ‘Weg naar Vismijn.’ The InnovOcean site is approximately a 10 minute walk from this tram stop. A ticket can be purchased from the tram driver or by mobile phone by texting ‘DL’ to 8441. It costs approximately 2 euros. (see map below)

 

Ferry Boat

If using the ferry boat please be advised that the ferry has a limited capacity (50 persons max) and consider taking the ferry sufficiently early to ensure your arrival at the InnovOcean site  in time for the beginning of the meetings. The ferry departs, every 20 minutes from Oostende harbour western shore, with the first sailing departing at 07h45m. The crossing takes approximately 10 minutes. (see map below)