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 $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 $58, and a flight costs an average of $63.

Distance: 334 miles (539 km)

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Bus

$215

Average price

$225

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$90

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Cheapest

8h 8m

Average total duration

7h 38m

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30m

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5h 28m

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2h 28m

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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
07:25PM19h20
Ghent
02:45PMZurich
$741One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
07:25PM19h20
Ghent
02:45PMZurich
$741One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:10PM17h40
Ghent
08:50AMZurich
$1011One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
12:15PM18h45
Ghent
07:00AMZurich
$791One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:55PM18h50
Ghent
02:45PMZurich
$1061One-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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ghent and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $58 (€46).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Zurich costing on average $63 (€50).

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Zurich costing on average $94 (€75).

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 49m.

Bus takes on average 17h 35m.

The distance from Ghent to Zurich is approximately 334 miles (539 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Zurich is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Zurich 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 Zurich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with KLM, SWISS, Vueling Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ghent to Zurich:
  • 10 direct flights per day with SWISS.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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