How to travel from Ghent to Basel

Travel from Ghent, Belgium to Basel, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Basel from Ghent restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Basel, Switzerland from Ghent?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Basel from Ghent closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Ghent, Belgium from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Ghent, Belgium from Basel, Switzerland?

Reentering Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Ghent from Basel?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Ghent, Belgium regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Belgium must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

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

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Ghent from Basel here.

You can travel between Ghent and Basel 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Basel from Ghent is by taking a bus with an average price of $45 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options to Basel:

Taking a bus is about $201 (€177) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $246 (€217) for this trip.

A bus is generally $24 (€22) less than a train for the same journey. Taking a train costs on average $70 (€62) from Ghent to Basel.

The quickest way to travel to Basel from Ghent is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 17 h 15 min   on average.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 13 h 53 min   of travel time.

Basel is approximately 296 miles (478 km) away from Ghent.

The average frequency per day from Ghent to Basel is:

• 2 trains a day.

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

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

• Buses from Ghent to Basel most often leave from Ghent and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
• Trains from Ghent to Basel most often leave from Gent St Pieters and arrive in Basel SBB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ghent to Basel:

• You can take a bus from Ghent to Basel with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $45 (€40) with Flixbus from Ghent to Basel.
• You can go to Basel from Ghent by plane with KLM Cityhopper. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $246 (€217) with KLM Cityhopper from Ghent to Basel on Omio.
• You can go to Basel from Ghent by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $70 (€62) with Deutsche Bahn from Ghent to Basel on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Ghent to Basel with the following travel companies:

• You can book a direct bus with.
• You can travel directly by plane with.
• You can take a direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Ghent to Basel.

Before traveling from Ghent to Basel, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route is costing $45 (€40) one way on average.
• A plane ticket is costing on average $246 (€217) one way for this trip.
• A train ticket is costing on average $70 (€62) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Ghent to Basel tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.