What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ostend?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ostend is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Ostend?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 3h 11m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Ostend - Coach Parking via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Ostende via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Geneva to Ostend?

The distance between Geneva and Ostend is 663 km. The road distance is 753.1 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Ostend without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Ostend without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 29m and costs €180 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Ostend?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Geneva to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Ostend bus from?

Geneva to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Ostend train from?

Geneva to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Ostend?

The best way to get from Geneva to Ostend is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 29m and costs €180 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Geneva to Ostend bus arrive?

Geneva to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Ostend train arrive?

Geneva to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ostend is 753 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Geneva to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Ostend?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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Geneva to Ostend - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Ostend by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
3h 11m
€80–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus
12h 12m
€69–126
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
7h 29m
€182–453
Drive 753.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Ostendcar 753.1 km
7h 50m
€132–191
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
5h 17m
€132–311
Train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
9h 49m
€167–295
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
14h 25m
€89–198

Geneva to Ostend by train

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7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 663.2 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Ostend, Belgium?

You can take a train from Genève to Ostende via Bellegarde, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Ostend - Coach Parking via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 12h 12m.

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