Zurich to Ghent Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Ghent takes 12h 2m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. 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.

12h 2m
Duration: 871 km
Distance: €176
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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9h 7m

€138–333

Zurich to Ghent train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Zurich and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Ghent at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:59 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 20m • 3 changes
9:59 PM → 12:19 PM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:11 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 8:19 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:19 AM
Arrives next day
9h 45m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:19 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 8:19 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:59 AM
Arrives next day
10h 25m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:19 PM
10h 20m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 8:19 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:59 AM
Arrives next day
10h 25m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:11 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 8:19 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 12:51 AM
Arrives next day
10h 17m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 10:19 AM
Arrives next day
15h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:59 AM → 6:11 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 8:19 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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