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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gent and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Ghent to Basel?

The distance between Ghent and Basel is 944 km. The road distance is 587.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Ghent to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Ghent to Basel?

The best way to get from Ghent to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 7h 29m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Ghent to Basel bus arrive?

Ghent to Basel bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where does the Ghent to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ghent to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Basel is 588 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Ghent to Basel.

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

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Ghent to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ghent to Basel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 29m
CHF 138–278
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus N506 / ...
10h 10m
CHF 47–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
9h 19m
Drive 587.6 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Baselcar 587.6 km
6h 8m
CHF 93–134
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
6h 37m
CHF 78–220
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
7h 39m
CHF 118–238
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 12m
CHF 102–234
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 47m
CHF 97–333
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 17m
CHF 141–387

Ghent to Basel by train and foot

54Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 944.3 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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 l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, Pistoia viaggi operates a bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse once a week, and the journey takes 9h 19m.

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