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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. 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 coach costs an average of £67, while a flight costs an average of £366.
Distance: 539 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£124 Average Price | £366 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £164 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m 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 the available ways to get from Ghent to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Zurich:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Zurich costing on average £124.
A coach is £300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Zurich costing on average £366.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Coach takes on average 14h 46m.
The journey is about 3m faster (7h 27m by train vs 7h 30m by car) and roughly £40 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£124 vs £164). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Zurich from Ghent by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ghent to Zurich is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Zurich are Lucerne, Rapperswil, Bern, Küsnacht and Basel. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Zurich on Omio.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Basel is known for its art museums, Rhine setting and well-kept old town. On Switzerland’s northern border, it feels both historic and distinctly international.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Zurich:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Zurich costing on average £124.
A coach is £300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Zurich costing on average £366.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Coach takes on average 14h 46m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Zurich as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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