What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gent and arriving at Zurich. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Ghent to Zurich?

The distance between Ghent and Zurich is 974 km. The road distance is 673.4 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Zurich without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 360.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Zurich?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Ghent to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Zurich bus from?

Ghent to Zurich bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Gent station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Zurich train from?

Ghent to Zurich train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Zurich?

The best way to get from Ghent to Zurich is to train via Paris which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Ghent to Zurich bus arrive?

Ghent to Zurich bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Zurich station.

Where does the Ghent to Zurich train arrive?

Ghent to Zurich train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Zurich is 673 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Ghent to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Ghent to Zurich?

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There are 8 ways to get from Ghent to Zurich by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
7h 17m
CHF 170–360
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 13m
CHF 49–83
Drive 673.4 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Zurichcar 673.4 km
7h 5m
CHF 113–164
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5h 7m
CHF 100–234
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
8h 15m
CHF 189–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gent to Zurichbus
10h 36m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
5h 59m
CHF 146–372
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
7h 30m
CHF 142–414

Ghent to Zurich by train

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Distance: 974.3 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Zuerich Hb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, Pistoia viaggi operates a bus from Gent to Zurich once a week, and the journey takes 10h 36m.

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