The average train between Zermatt and Ghent takes 14h 37m and the fastest train takes 11h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt 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 every 4 hours between Zermatt and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Ghent at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 14h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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12h 53m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt 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 Zermatt to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Visp station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Basel SBB station, Frankfurt station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
Zermatt to Ghent train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Zermatt and Ghent is 632.9 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Visp, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 4m.