Basel to Ghent Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Ghent takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

7h 43m
Duration: 934 km
Distance: €245
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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5h 25m

€157–410

Basel to Ghent train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Ghent at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:54 PM → 7:19 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:19 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 11:35 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
7:24 PM → 10:57 AM
Arrives next day
15h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:19 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:19 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 10:57 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:54 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 6:19 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 8:57 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 10:57 PM
6h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 2:56 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 5:56 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 7:56 PM
6h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:30 AM → 12:19 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 2:56 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 7:19 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:45 AM → 11:57 AM
6h 12m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 4:19 PM
5h 25m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:19 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:19 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:54 AM → 5:56 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 7:19 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 9:19 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 11:35 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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