Ghent to Basel train

Travel between Ghent, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland by train is: Unrestricted.

What is the status of international entry into Switzerland from Belgium?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Ghent?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

When traveling in Switzerland, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train from Ghent to Basel before traveling.

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Basel to Ghent is: Unrestricted

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Belgium from Switzerland?

Reentry to Belgium is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Basel?

What are the requirements?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Ghent, Belgium?

The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

Last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Ghent from Basel here.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets between Ghent and Basel for as low as $85 (€74)  for the next 7 days.

If you are looking to book your train ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Ghent to Basel train to cost on average $99 (€86)  one way.

The distance from Ghent to Basel by train is approximately 296 miles (478 km).

While the time it takes to travel 296 miles (478 km) from Ghent to Basel can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Ghent to Basel train journey time is on average 13 h 23 min.

There are a few train stations in Ghent to start your journey from including Gent St Pieters and Gent-Dampoort. In Basel you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse.

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Gent St Pieters   and arrive in Basel SBB.

Passengers booking this trip most frequently board their trains from Gent St Pieters and need to travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Basel most often arrive at Basel SBB and need to travel around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from this train station to the city center.

Take the Ghent to Basel train with Deutsche Bahn or Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB). However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Ghent and Basel as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

On average, there are 2 trains a day from Ghent to Basel. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.

You can take the first train from Ghent to Basel at 4: 40 AM. The last train from Ghent to Basel that you can take departs at 7: 27 PM. Omio shows you the latest train from Ghent to Basel schedule to help you book the best departure time for this route.

If you buy a train ticket from Ghent to Basel within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $99 (€86) one way. However, we recommend booking your train in advance to get access to the best prices. Train tickets between Ghent and Basel are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.