How to travel from Zurich to Ghent

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Ghent is a bus with an average price of zł244.

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

A bus is zł281 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Ghent costing on average zł525.

A bus is zł439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Ghent costing on average zł683.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Ghent is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Ghent take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 2m.

Bus takes on average 16h 7m.

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

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Ghent is:

• Around 47 flights per day.
• Around 3 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.

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

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Ghent, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Ghent by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Ghent by train.
• Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, KLM to go to Ghent by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Ghent:

• 8 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways, Eurowings.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Ghent often also extend their vacation to go to Bruges, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Charleroi. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ghent and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Ghent to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Ghent, explore the charming Patershol neighborhood with its narrow streets and diverse dining options, and discover the vibrant street art scene with murals throughout the city. Visit the Design Museum Ghent for contemporary and historical design, and take a boat tour along the canals for a unique city view. Don't miss the medieval Gravensteen castle, Saint Bavo's Cathedral with the Ghent Altarpiece, and the picturesque Graslei and Korenlei streets. The Belfry of Ghent offers panoramic views, and the Museum of Fine Arts showcases Flemish art. Enjoy a bike ride through Ghent's extensive cycling paths.

Spending 2 to 3 days in Ghent is ideal to explore its historic sites, enjoy the vibrant cultural scene, and experience the local cuisine.