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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Bruges and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Geneve via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Ostend to Geneva?

The distance between Ostend and Geneva is 926 km. The road distance is 761.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Geneva without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 20m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Ostend to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Geneva bus from?

Ostend to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Geneva train from?

Ostend to Geneva train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Geneva?

The best way to get from Ostend to Geneva is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 20m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Ostend to Geneva bus arrive?

Ostend to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Ostend to Geneva train arrive?

Ostend to Geneva train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Geneva is 762 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Ostend to Geneva.

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ostend to Geneva by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
7h 20m
CHF 87–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 6m
CHF 43–123
Drive 761.5 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Genevacar 761.5 km
7h 39m
CHF 123–178
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
5h 28m
CHF 66–182
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Genevetrain Tgv
8h 9m
CHF 112–369
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
4. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
14h 54m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
6h 39m
CHF 95–332

Ostend to Geneva by train

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Distance: 926.4 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Geneve via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Geneva - Bus Station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 6m.

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