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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Luthern is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Luzern via Bruges and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Luthern?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Luzern via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Ostend to Luthern?

The distance between Ostend and Luthern is 1041 km. The road distance is 738.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Luthern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 4m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Ostend to Luthern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Luthern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ostend to Luthern train from?

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

Train or bus from Ostend to Luthern?

The best way to get from Ostend to Luthern is to train via Paris which takes 9h 4m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Ostend to Luthern bus arrive?

Ostend to Luthern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Ostend to Luthern train arrive?

Ostend to Luthern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Luthern is 739 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Ostend to Luthern.

Where can I stay near Luthern?

There are 573+ hotels available in Luthern.

Ostend to Luthern - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ostend to Luthern by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nord
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
9h 4m
CHF 98–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to LuzernN846
14h 27m
CHF 45–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Brussels-NordIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
12h 30m
Drive 738.7 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Luthern738.7 km
7h 30m
CHF 120–174
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
6h 39m
CHF 115–253
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuzernEc / ...
9h 30m
CHF 143–283
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
7h 45m
CHF 146–383
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
8h 25m
CHF 115–361
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Luzern
9h 44m
CHF 111–236

Ostend to Luthern by train

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Distance: 1,041.4 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Luzern via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Luzern via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 14h 27m.

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