The average train between Bocholt and Ghent takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Bocholt 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.
Trains run hourly between Bocholt and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bocholt is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Ghent at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Wesel and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bocholt to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Bocholt station and arriving at Ghent station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Bocholt to Ghent train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Wesel station.
Bocholt to Ghent train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Gand-Dampoort station.
Book your Bocholt to Ghent train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Bocholt and Ghent is 219.2 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Bocholt to Gand-Dampoort via Wesel, Arnhem Centraal, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 5h 8m.