The average train between Zurich and Ghent takes 11h and the fastest train takes 7h 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 4 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 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 11h. 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 Zurich station and arriving at Ghent station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
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), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Ghent is 539.2 km. The road distance is 1,029 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 36m.