Zurich to Ghent Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Ghent takes 9h and the fastest train takes 6h 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.

9h
Duration: 1,029 km
Distance: €286
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...

6h 48m

€189–459

Zurich to Ghent train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:34 PM → 10:57 AM
Arrives next day
16h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:59 AM → 2:57 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 5:56 PM
8h 22m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 7:19 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
1:34 PM → 9:19 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:59 AM → 2:57 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 6:19 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
1:34 PM → 8:57 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:34 AM → 2:56 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 5:56 PM
8h 22m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 7:56 PM
8h 22m • 4 changes
1:34 PM → 9:19 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:34 AM → 2:56 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 5:56 PM
8h 22m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 7:19 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
1:34 PM → 8:56 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:59 AM → 2:57 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 4:19 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 7:19 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
1:34 PM → 9:19 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:59 AM → 2:57 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
9:34 AM → 5:56 PM
8h 22m • 4 changes
11:34 AM → 7:19 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
1:34 PM → 9:19 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 48m.

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