The average train between Zurich and Ghent takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 9:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Mulhouse station, Paris Gare De Lyon station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
Zurich to Ghent train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Zurich and Ghent is 539.2 km. The road distance is 673 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 36m.
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