The average train between Zurich and Ghent (Station) takes 16h 37m and the fastest train takes 13h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Ghent (Station). 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 twice daily between Zurich and Ghent (Station). 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 (Station) at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 16h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ghent (Station). However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Ghent (Station) station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
Zurich to Ghent (Station) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Ghent (Station) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
The distance between Zurich and Ghent (Station) is 538.4 km. The road distance is 929 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ghent (Station) via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Lille Flandres, and Gand-Dampoort in around 9h 5m.