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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Basel takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 36m
Duration
886 km
Distance
CHF 222
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
6h 18m
CHF 150–330

Ghent to Basel train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Ghent and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui13h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 22m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 54m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 22m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 54m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 42m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 54m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 42m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 45m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 54m • 3 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Basel? 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.

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  • Distance: 886.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 18m.

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