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 €60 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

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 30m and costs €110 - €280.

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 13h 15m.

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 Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ostend?

The distance between Zurich and Ostend is 627 km. The road distance is 727 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 59m and costs €140 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 SBB GmbH, 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 59m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

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 SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ostend is 727 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Zurich to Ostend.

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

Book your Zurich to Ostend train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6124+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Ostend by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly to Brussels Airport, train
best
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 30m
€111–278
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
13h 15m
€62–98
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
9h 59m
€148–347
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
12h 11m
Drive 727 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ostendcar 727 km
7h 30m
€132–190
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostendetrain
7h 33m
€162–360
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 18m
€161–268

Zurich to Ostend by train

56Weekly Trains

9h 59mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 627.3 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ostende via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Brussels South, Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 13h 15m.

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