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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Ghent
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Ghent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,868 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,868, while a flight costs an average of Kč 11,074.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč 3,771 Average price | Kč 11,074 Average price | Kč 1,868 Average price Cheapest | Kč 4,894 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 6m Average total duration 14h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Ghent
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Ghent, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Ghent:
A bus is Kč 1,903 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Ghent costing on average Kč 3,771.
A bus is Kč 9,206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Ghent costing on average Kč 11,074.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 15h 6m.
Tickets start at around Kč 3,771 compared to roughly Kč 4,894 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 1,123. The journey takes 7h 40m versus 7h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Ghent
How to get from Zurich to Ghent by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Ghent is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:35 PM 19h05 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 10:40 AM Gent, Ghent Kč 1,730 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:35 PM 19h05 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 10:40 AM Gent, Ghent Kč 1,730 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- SN2736
8:15 PM 1h15 Zurich Airport 9:30 PM Brussels Airport Kč 12,550 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 104 · ICE 10 · IC 2843
1:59 PM 8h20 Zurich HB 10:19 PM Ghent St Pieters Kč 2,640 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 12 · IC 2841
11:59 AM 8h20 Zurich HB 8:19 PM Ghent St Pieters Kč 4,981 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 108 · ICE 14 · IC 8002
9:59 AM 8h12 Zurich HB 6:11 PM Ghent St Pieters Kč 6,929 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
5:25 PM 18h25 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 11:50 AM Gent, Ghent Kč 1,743 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:25 PM 17h10 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 1:35 PM Gent, Ghent Kč 1,912 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA711 · BA39211:10 AM 5h30 Zurich Airport 4:40 PM Brussels Airport Kč 6,639 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1926 · KL17077:10 PM 3h10 Zurich Airport 10:20 PM Brussels Airport Kč 7,704 1 One-way 1 transfer- KL1916 · KL1703
6:50 AM 3h20 Zurich Airport 10:10 AM Brussels Airport Kč 7,704 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Ghent:
A bus is Kč 1,903 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Ghent costing on average Kč 3,771.
A bus is Kč 9,206 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Ghent costing on average Kč 11,074.
Other travel options to Ghent take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 15h 6m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Ghent as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Ghent St Pieters.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Gent, Ghent.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, Swiss, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti, Air France, ITA, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta to go to Ghent by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ghent by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ghent by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta.
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