How to travel from Ghent to Basel

There are 3 options to travel between Ghent and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Basel is a bus with an average price of €62.

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Basel:

A bus is €113 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Basel costing on average €175.

A bus is €143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Basel costing on average €205.

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Flight takes on average 10h 33m.

Bus takes on average 11h 53m.

The distance from Ghent to Basel is approximately 297 miles (478 km).

The average frequency per day from Ghent to Basel is:

• Around 9 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Basel:

• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Basel by train.

Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.

Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.