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 €40 - €90 and takes 14h 20m.

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 55m 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 Brussels-North train station and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

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 Zürich HB and arriving at Ostende via Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ostend?

The distance between Zurich and Ostend is 1091 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 8h 49m and costs €150 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich 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 8h 49m and costs €150 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Ostend bus arrive?

Zurich to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Zurich to Ostend train arrive?

Zurich to Ostend train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse 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 6123+ 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 Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to StrasbourgTer / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
8h 49m
€151–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels-North train stationN837 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to BrugesN1360b / ...
14h 20m
€42–89
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Gent
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to OstendeIc / ...
14h 14m
Drive 727.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ostend727.4 km
7h 28m
€126–182
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 55m
€105–236
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to OstendeIc / ...
10h 15m
€95–181
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
€141–386

Zurich to Ostend by train and foot

41Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,090.8 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ostende via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels-North train station, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 14h 20m.

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