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Ghent to Locarno trains

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The average train between Ghent and Locarno takes 12h 53m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 53m
Duration
1,190 km
Distance
CHF 300
Average price
5 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 Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
9h 43m
CHF 168–485

Ghent to Locarno train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Ghent and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Locarno at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 23m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 2m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 20m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 15m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 15m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 34m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 15m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 34m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 15m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)14h 15m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)10h 11m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 5 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 34m • 5 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 15m • 5 changes
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  • Distance: 1,190.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 53m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Locarno via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 9h 43m.

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