Switzerland to Ghent Trains

Switzerland to Ghent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Switzerland and Ghent takes 12h 9m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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.

12h 9m
Duration: 873 km
Distance: €177
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...

9h 58m

€138–336

Switzerland to Ghent train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Switzerland and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:52 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 27m • 4 changes
9:52 PM → 12:19 PM
Arrives next day
14h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:52 AM → 6:11 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
10:52 AM → 8:19 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
2:27 PM → 12:19 AM
Arrives next day
9h 52m • 4 changes
6:52 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:52 AM → 6:19 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
10:52 AM → 8:19 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
2:27 PM → 12:59 AM
Arrives next day
10h 32m • 4 changes
6:52 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:52 AM → 6:19 PM
10h 27m • 4 changes
10:52 AM → 8:19 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
2:27 PM → 12:59 AM
Arrives next day
10h 32m • 4 changes
6:52 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:52 AM → 6:11 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
10:52 AM → 8:19 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
2:27 PM → 12:51 AM
Arrives next day
10h 24m • 4 changes
6:52 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:52 AM → 6:11 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
10:52 AM → 8:19 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Switzerland 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.

What companies run services between Switzerland and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 58m.

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