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Trip Overview

The bus between Essen and Ghent takes 5h. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen to Ghent. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h
Duration
287 km
Distance
€30
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Ghent bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Essen and Ghent. The service departs Essen at 2:55 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Ghent at 19:55:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Ghent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen to Ghent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.6 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Ghent Dampoort 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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