The average train between Lugano and Ghent takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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 Lugano and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Ghent at 5:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lugano 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 Lugano to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Ghent station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
Lugano to Ghent train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Ghent train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Lugano to Ghent train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Ghent is 680.2 km. The road distance is 1,194 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 34m.