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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€152 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basel to Ghent by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Ghent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Ghent
Travel to Ghent easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Ghent.
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Ghent including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Ghent from Basel is by taking a bus, which costs on average $45 (€40).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Basel to Ghent:
A bus is $86 (€78) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Basel to Ghent costing on average $131 (€118).
Taking a bus costs $21 (€19) less than taking a train, which costs on average $65 (€59) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Basel to Ghent is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Ghent that take longer:
Getting to Ghent by bus takes 14 h on average.
Getting to Ghent by train takes 7 h 6 min on average.
The Basel to Ghent distance is around 296 miles (478 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Ghent is:
- 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Ghent from Basel as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Ghent:
The following travel companies offer services from Basel to Ghent:
- FlixBus can take you to Ghent by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Basel to Ghent for $45 (€40).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or TGV INOUI to go to Ghent by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Basel to Ghent tickets on Omio for $65 (€59).
Yes, there are direct routes from Basel to Ghent with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Ghent tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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