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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Ostend is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 16h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Winterthur and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Zurich Bus Station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Ostende via Zuerich Hb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Ostend?

The distance between Winterthur and Ostend is 1066 km. The road distance is 707 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Ostend without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 9m and costs €85 - €370.

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

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

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Ostend bus from?

Winterthur to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Ostend train from?

Winterthur to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Winterthur to Ostend?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Ostend is to train via Paris which takes 9h 9m and costs €85 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 16h 16m.

Where does the Winterthur to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Winterthur to Ostend train arrive?

Winterthur to Ostend train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Winterthur to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Ostend is 707 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Winterthur to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6080+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Winterthur to Ostend by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Zuerich Hb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
9h 9m
€85–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN837
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to BrugesN814 / ...
16h 16m
€53–134
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to OstendeIc / ...
14h 55m
Drive 707 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Ostend707 km
7h 51m
€124–179
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
5h 31m
€106–252
Train
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Konstanz
2. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Appenweier BahnhofRe2
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
11h 20m
€155–264
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
7h 35m
€138–402

Winterthur to Ostend by train

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9h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,066 km
Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a train from Winterthur to Ostende via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winterthur to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Zurich Bus Station, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 16h 16m.

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