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 €50 - €75 and takes 12h 54m.

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 53m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels South and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs €190 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich 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 57m and costs €190 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 12h 54m.

Where does the Zurich to Ostend bus arrive?

Zurich to Ostend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi 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 31m to drive from Zurich to Ostend.

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

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 5833+ hotels available in Ostend.

Zurich to Ostend - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Ostend by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, 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 Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
8h 57m
€195–468
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Brugesbus N84
12h 54m
€53–73
Drive 727.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ostendcar 727.4 km
7h 31m
€125–180
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostendetrain
5h 53m
€110–247
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
10h 17m
€132–237
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Gentbus
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Ostendetrain Ic
15h 15m

Zurich to Ostend by train and foot

42Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,091 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels South, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 12h 54m.

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