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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€175 Average price | €128 Average price | €67 Average price Cheapest |
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 2m Average total duration 15h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Ghent to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Ghent to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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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.

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.
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