The average train between Zurich and Ghent takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. 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 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 12m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Ghent station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Book your Zurich to Ghent train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Ghent is 539.2 km. The road distance is 1,009 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 1m.