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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ostend is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Ostende via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi and Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ostend?

The distance between Zurich and Ostend is 1037 km. The road distance is 727.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ostend without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €100 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Zurich to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ostend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Ostend?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ostend is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 53m.

Where does the Zurich to Ostend bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ostend is 727 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Zurich to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6052+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich 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 / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
7h 22m
€107–352
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN837
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to BrugesN814 / ...
14h 53m
€48–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Gent
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
14h 16m
Drive 727.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ostend727.4 km
7h 28m
€128–184
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 32m
€109–236
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mulhouse VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-MidiP / ...
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
10h 24m
€110–193
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 24m
€141–386

Zurich to Ostend by train

45Weekly Trains

7h 22mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,036.6 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Ostende via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, Bruxelles-Midi, and Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 53m.

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