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Ghent to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ghent and Basel takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. 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 31m
Duration
941 km
Distance
CHF 227
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
6h 28m
CHF 140–402

Ghent to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ghent and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 940.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 6h 28m.

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