The average train between Ghent and Zurich takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Zurich. 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 4 times a day between Ghent and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Zurich? 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 Ghent to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Zurich station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Ghent to Zurich train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Zurich train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Ghent to Zurich train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Zurich is 539.2 km. The road distance is 978 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Zuerich Hb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 43m.