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 €35 - €120 and takes 13h 15m.

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 9m and costs €70 - €180.

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 Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

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 Geneve and arriving at Ostende via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Geneva to Ostend?

The distance between Geneva and Ostend is 663 km. The road distance is 752.6 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 6h 30m and costs €130 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m 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 Geneve station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Ostend?

The best way to get from Geneva to Ostend is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 30m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 and takes 13h 15m.

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 Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ostend is 753 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Geneva to Ostend.

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

Book your Geneva to Ostend train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5789+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 9m
€70–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brugesbus 757 / ...
13h 15m
€39–114
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Geneve 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 / ...
6h 30m
€137–308
Drive 752.6 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Ostendcar 752.6 km
7h 49m
€127–184
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 to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
5h 12m
€105–343
Train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
7h 57m
€122–286
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
5. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
16h 36m

Geneva to Ostend by train

6Weekly Trains

6h 30mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Geneva to Ostend.

Launch map view

Distance: 662.6 km
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Geneve to Ostende via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 13h 15m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Belgium

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.