Ghent to Basel Trains

Ghent to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Basel takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. 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.

7h 24m
Duration: 886 km
Distance: CHF 232
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv

6h 17m

CHF 150–330

Ghent to Basel train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Ghent and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:41 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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:41 AM → 1:23 PM
5h 42m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:41 PM → 10:26 AM
Arrives next day
12h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:01 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:01 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:01 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:01 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 3:26 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
10:41 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
Show more

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