The average train between Ghent and Basel takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent to Basel. 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 4 times a day between Ghent and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Basel station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Ghent to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Ghent to Basel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Basel is 478.3 km. The road distance is 886 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 17m.