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 €70 - €110 and takes 14h 5m.

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 14m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Lille and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

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 51m.

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 which takes 7h 51m and costs €170 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 FlixBus, depart from Geneva 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 which takes 7h 51m and costs €170 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Geneva to Ostend bus arrive?

Geneva to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 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 48m to drive from Geneva to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6102+ hotels available in Ostend.

Geneva to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Ostend by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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Fly, 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 14m
€82–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lillebus 757 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille to Brugesbus 757
14h 5m
€72–108
Train
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 51m
€175–399
Drive 753.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Ostendcar 753.1 km
7h 48m
€156–225
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Chambérybus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
9h 6m
€355–602
Bus, train via Dijon
1. Take the bus from Annemasse to Dijonbus
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
17h 18m
€93–173

Geneva to Ostend by train

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Distance: 663.3 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Lille, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 5m.

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