How to travel from Ghent to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €71.

Distance: 334 miles (539 km)

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Bus

€175

Average price

€128

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€67

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Cheapest

8h 7m

Average total duration

7h 37m

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30m

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5h 24m

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2h 24m

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3h 0m

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16h 2m

Average total duration

15h 32m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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KLM

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FlixBus

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from Ghent to Zurich

How to get from Ghent to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Ghent to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
01:45AM15h10
Ghent
04:55PMZurich
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
01:45AM15h10
Ghent
04:55PMZurich
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:45AM15h10
Ghent
04:55PMZurich
$571One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
06:55PM18h50
Ghent
01:45PMZurich
$661One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:55PM18h55
Ghent
07:50AMZurich
$721One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:25PM19h20
Ghent
01:45PMZurich
$871One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Ghent to Zurich.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel from Ghent to Zurich including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Zurich from Ghent is a bus with an average price of $48 (€43).

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

A bus is $18 (€17) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $67 (€60) from Ghent to Zurich.

Taking a bus costs $14 (€13) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $62 (€56).

The fastest way to get to Zurich from Ghent is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes 17 h 40 min on average.

Getting to Zurich by train takes 8 h 19 min on average.

The Ghent to Zurich distance is around 334 miles (539 km).

The average frequency per day from Ghent to Zurich is:

  • Around 1 bus per day.
  • 31 flights a day.
  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Zurich from Ghent 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 Ghent to Zurich:

    The following travel companies offer services from Ghent to Zurich:

    • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Ghent to Zurich tickets on Omio for $48 (€43).
    • KLM, SWISS, Brussels Airlines or Vueling Airlines can take you to Zurich by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Vueling Airlines from Ghent to Zurich for $69 (€62).
    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or SNCB to go to Zurich by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Ghent to Zurich tickets on Omio for $62 (€56).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Ghent to Zurich with the following travel companies:

    • You can check for a direct flight to Zurich with with 4 direct flights per day.

    Direct services to Zurich 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.

    Looking to extend your trip from Ghent to Zurich? Many Omio customers who go from Ghent to Zurich usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne from Zurich, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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