The average train between Basel and Ghent takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Ghent at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Ghent? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Ghent station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Basel to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Basel to Ghent train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Basel and Ghent is 478.3 km. The road distance is 934 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 7m.