Ostend to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Switzerland takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 58m
Duration: 1,038 km
Distance: CHF 265
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv

8h 3m

CHF 176–382

Ostend to Switzerland train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Ostend and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:22 PM → 11:32 AM
Arrives next day
15h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:40 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 8:32 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 10:32 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:40 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 8:32 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 10:32 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:40 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 8:32 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 10:32 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:40 AM → 2:32 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 8:32 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 10:32 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:43 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
11:42 AM → 8:32 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 10:32 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ostend to Switzerland.

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Distance: 1,038.4 km
Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ostende to Zürich Stadelhofen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 3m.

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