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

The cheapest way to get from Montreux to Ostend is to bus which costs €70 - €190 and takes 17h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montreux to Ostend is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €85 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Montreux and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Montreux to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Montreux and arriving at Ostende via Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Montreux to Ostend?

The distance between Montreux and Ostend is 1011 km. The road distance is 759.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Montreux to Ostend without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 55m and costs €85 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Montreux to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montreux to Ostend train from?

Montreux to Ostend train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Montreux station.

Train or bus from Montreux to Ostend?

The best way to get from Montreux to Ostend is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 55m and costs €85 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €190 and takes 17h 59m.

Where does the Montreux to Ostend train arrive?

Montreux to Ostend train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Montreux to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Montreux to Ostend is 759 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Montreux to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6095+ hotels available in Ostend.

Montreux to Ostend - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Montreux to Ostend by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Montreux to GenèveEc / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
8h 55m
€89–430
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Brussels-North train stationN839
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to BrugesN1360b / ...
17h 59m
€71–186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
3. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to OstendeIc / ...
16h 26m
Drive 759.5 km
1. Drive from Montreux to Ostend759.5 km
8h 11m
€132–191
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 43m
€85–200
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille FlandresTgv
3. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
10h 54m
€102–343
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
8h 43m
€166–377
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
8h 52m
€117–390

Montreux to Ostend by train

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,011.1 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Montreux to Ostende via Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montreux to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Lausanne, Lausanne, gare, Lausanne, Brussels-North train station, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 17h 59m.

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